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Meta-Analysis
©The Author(s) 2026.
World J Orthop. Jan 18, 2026; 17(1): 110188
Published online Jan 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i1.110188
Table 4 Summary of reported complications for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and total shoulder arthroplasty cohorts
Complication
RTSA
%
TSA
%
Glenoid-related
Glenoid fracture30.5%10.1%
Glenoid loosening10.2%373.6%
Dislocation--10.1%
Humeral-related
Humeral loosening-0.0%30.3%
Diaphyseal fracture30.5%--
Periprosthetic fracture30.5%20.2%
Unspecified fractures--20.2%
Intraoperative fractures20.3%--
Rotator cuff/soft tissue
Rotator cuff tear/failure--222.1%
Acromial stress fracture20.3%--
Stiffness10.2%20.2%
Neurologic/vascular
Nerve palsy20.3%10.1%
Vascular injury10.2%10.1%
Infectious
Infection10.2%50.5%
PJI30.5%30.3%
Hematoma--10.1%
Implant-related
Component failure10.2%30.3%
Broken baseplate screw10.2%--
Other/unexplained
Unexplained pain10.2%30.3%
Total complications284.8%10310.0%


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