Table 1.
Baseline patient characteristics
| All prosthesis (N = 35) | SSCS approach (N = 17) | TDP approach (N = 18) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRG insurance coverage | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0.13 |
| Failed cuff repair | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.08 |
| Cuff tear arthropathy Hamada 1–2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0.03 |
| Cuff tear arthropathy Hamada 3–5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0.91 |
| Malunion | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0.13 |
| Age | 78 ± 7 | 78 ± 7 | 78 ± 8 | 0.82 |
| Sex (male) | 8 (23%) | 4 (24%) | 4 (22%) | 1 |
| Dominant arm | 18 (51%) | 7 (41%) | 11 (61%) | 0.4 |
| Previous surgeries | 20 (61%) | 5 (29%) | 15 (94%) | 0.23 |
DRG diagnosis-related group, TDP traditional deltopectoral, SSCS subscapularis and deltoid sparing