Revision of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Humeral Component

While initially developed to improve function in patients with chronic rotator cuff deficiency and because of its success, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has led to expanding indications including fracture sequelae and revision of failed hemi- or total shoulder arthroplasty. Rates of complications in RSA are higher than in TSA or in hemiarthroplasty and higher in RTSA performed in a revision setting. Revision in failed shoulder arthroplasty often requires removal of the humeral component with a significant risk of fracture and bone loss.