Table 2.
Studies on reverse endoprostheses or APCs
| Study | Patients | Mean Follow-up (years) | ROM (°) | Function | Complications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endoprosthesis | |||||
| Streitbuerger 2015 [44] | 18 | 2.8 |
FE: 84 (range, 30–160) ER: 35 (range, 15–50) |
MSTS: 82% ± 11% |
Instability: 22% Infection: 6% Revision: 6% |
| Trovarelli 2019 [45] | 22 | 3 |
FE: 117 (range, 40–180) Abd: 103 (range, 40–180) ER: 58 (range, 45–75) |
MSTS: 97% (87% − 100%) ASES: 81 (range, 62–92) Constant: 61 (range, 42–89) |
Instability: 18% Aseptic Loosening: 5% Revision: 23% |
| Houdek 2021 [39] | 20 | 7.4 |
FE: 76 ± 38 ER: 27 ± 15 |
MSTS: 67% ± 10% ASES: 61 ± 13 |
Instability: 0% Infection: 5% Revision: 0% |
| Trikoupis 2022 [41] | 19 | 5.2 |
FE: 90 ± 15 Abd: 80 ± 11 |
MSTS: 76% ± 8% |
Instability: 5% Infection: 5% Aseptic Loosening: 5% Revision: 10% |
| APC | |||||
| Houdek 2021 [39] | 10 | 7.4 |
FE: 100 ± 39 ER: 34 ± 11 |
MSTS: 80% ± 9% ASES: 72 ± 10 |
Instability: 0% Graft Resorption: 60% Graft Fracture: 20% Revision: 0% |
| Callamand 2022 [49] | 11 | 2.5 |
FE: 105 (range, 30–160) ER: 23 (range, −20–80) |
Constant: 49 (range, 24–75) SSV: 52% (range, 30%–75%) |
Instability: 9% Graft Resorption: 64% Revision: 9% |
APC allograft prosthetic composite, ROM range of motion, FE forward elevation, ER external rotation, MSTS Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, ASES American Shoulder Elbow Surgeon, SSV Subjective Shoulder Value