Table 1.

Summary of indications for reverse shoulder arthroplasty

Cuff arthropathy

Massive irreparable cuff tear

Primary osteoarthritis (OA) with:

• an irreparable cuff tear greater than an isolated supraspinatus tear

• static posterior subluxation and biconcave glenoid (controversial)

• fatty infiltration of infraspinatus or subscapularis of Goutallier stage 2 or greater (controversial)

Sequelae of fracture

Displaced three or four part neck of humerus fractures in patients >75 years

Revision arthroplasty:

• Failed hemiarthroplasty or total shoulder arthroplasty with cuff deficiency

• In some cases to allow more reliable glenoid reconstruction with bone grafting

Tumors

Rheumatoid Arthritis