Table 2.
Summary of reconstruction techniques and complications.
| Treatment Method | Number of Articles | 'n' | Average Age (yrs) | Infection Rate (%) | Mechanical Failure (%) | Reoperation (%) | MSTS (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reverse shoulder arthroplasty | 4 | 53 | 47 | 9% | 23% | 17% | 74% |
| Hemiarthroplasty | 4 | 31 | 35 | 0% | 29% | 26% | 66% |
| Megaprosthesis | 30 | 761 | 45 | 4% | 17% | 10% | 72% |
| Alloprosthetic composite | 9 | 106 | 45 | 6% | 30% | 26% | 73% |
| Osteoarticular allograft | 11 | 167 | 31 | 7% | 46% | 34% | 74% |
| Vascularized fibula | 5 | 43 | 22 | 0% | 17% | 14% | 73% |
| Allograft arthrodesis | 4 | 19 | 26 | 12% | 21% | 32% | 74% |
| Autograft arthrodesis | 3 | 20 | 25 | 7% | 17% | 11% | 76% |
| CPH | 2 | 19 | 18 | 21% | 47% | 47% | 83% |
| Pedicled lateral scapula graft | 1 | 8 | 25% | 25% | 68% | ||
| Total | 50 | 1227 |