title: Surgical exposure for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: differences in approaches and outcomes.
abstract: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty can relieve pain and restore function in properly selected patients. The procedure is commonly performed through one of 2 surgical approaches: deltopectoral or anterosuperior. This article describes the surgical approaches, discusses advantages and disadvantages of each approach, reviews the current literature, and presents data from our clinical experience.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 1100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Gillespie
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, 280 Frank Bassett Drive, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
authors.forename: Grant E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Garrigues
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, 125 South 9th Street, Suite 1000, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: Edward S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: Surena
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Namdari
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Electronic address: gerald.williams@rothmaninstitute.com.
authors.forename: Gerald R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D012785:Shoulder Joint
keywords: Outcomes; Reverse shoulder arthroplasty; Surgical approach