Massive irreparable rotator cuff tear and associated deltoid tear. Does the reverse shoulder arthroplasty and deltoid repair be a possible option of treatment?

摘要

Background and purpose: Rupture of the anterior and middle deltoid muscle associated with rotator cuff tear arthropathy (RCA) could result in a definitive loss of shoulder function. The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical outcomes after a concomitant reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) and deltoid repair under these circumstances.