Table 3.
Reasons for the first re-intervention after RTSA
| Total | Delta III | Anatomical Reverse | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| |
(n = 67) |
% |
(n = 44) |
% |
(n = 23) |
% |
| Instability* |
12 |
17.9 |
11 |
25.0 |
1 |
4.3 |
| Wound dehiscence/ hematoma |
10 |
14.9 |
8 |
18.2 |
2 |
8.7 |
| Complications of the glenoid component |
8 |
11.9 |
3 |
6.8 |
5 |
21.7 |
| Acromial or coracoid fracture |
7 |
10.4 |
5 |
11.4 |
2 |
8.7 |
| Pain* |
6 |
8.9 |
1 |
2.3 |
5 |
21.7 |
| Deficient external rotation |
5 |
7.5 |
2 |
4.5 |
3 |
13.0 |
| Infection |
3 |
4.5 |
3 |
6.8 |
0 |
0.0 |
| Humeral component loosening |
3 |
4.5 |
3 |
6.8 |
0 |
0.0 |
| Disturbing ORIF material |
2 |
3.0 |
2 |
4.5 |
0 |
0.0 |
| Periprosthetic fracture |
2 |
3.0 |
2 |
4.5 |
0 |
0.0 |
| Dislocation of greater tuberosity |
2 |
3.0 |
1 |
2.3 |
1 |
4.3 |
| Component wear |
2 |
3.0 |
2 |
4.5 |
0 |
0.0 |
| Deficient internal rotation |
1 |
1.5 |
0 |
0.0 |
1 |
4.3 |
| Subacromial impingement |
1 |
1.5 |
0 |
0.0 |
1 |
4.3 |
| Heterotopic ossification |
1 |
1.5 |
1 |
2.3 |
0 |
0.0 |
| Metallosis (inferior screw notching) |
1 |
1.5 |
0 |
0.0 |
1 |
4.3 |
| Humeral component subsidence | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4.3 |
*Significantly different (Delta-III vs. Anatomical Reverse).