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Factors influencing the decision to perform reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for recurrent rotator cuff tears.
| RTSA recommended | RTSA not recommended |
|---|---|
| Good deltoid function | Poor deltoid function |
| Persistent pseudoparalysis | Axillary nerve injury |
| Irreparable rotator cuff tears | Painful shoulder with good active anterior elevation |
| Rotator cuff arthropathy |
RTSA: reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
