Background Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty is an increasingly utilized treatment option for glenohumeral arthritis with massive, irreparable rotator cuff disruption associated with loss of glenohumeral stability and function. Several reverse shoulder implant designs from different manufacturers have been introduced to the market in recent years. Fixation of the glenoid base plate has been s...

Shoulder arthroplasty is a surgical method used to relieve pain and restore functionality in cases of primary secondary degenerative joint diseases post-traumatic proximal humeral fractures [1].

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical and radiological results and the impact on quality of life of the reverse shoulder arthroplasty. METHODS Retrospective case series evaluating 13 patients undergoing reverse shoulder arthroplasty with at least two years of clinical follow-up. Clinical evaluation was performed before and after surgery with the ASES and VAS scales and hand-mouth, hand-neck, and...