Conversion to reverse shoulder arthroplasty fifty-one years after shoulder arthrodesis: A case report

Figure 1 Conventional radiographs demonstrating the glenohumeral and acromiohumeral consolidation. A: Preoperative anteroposterior; B: Lateral/scapular Y; C: Axial radiographs.

Figure 2 Preoperative Computed Tomography scan demonstrating the glenohumeral and acromiohumeral consolidation. A: Coronal view; B: Sagittal view; C: Axial view.

Figure 3 Deltopectoral approach. The anterior and cranial rotator cuff muscles are absent.

Figure 4 The glenohumeral osteotomy. The glenohumeral osteotomy was performed under 10º of inclination, a neutral version and 1 cm lateral from the original joint line.

Figure 5 The implanted reverse shoulder arthroplasty. A: During surgery; B: Postoperative anteroposterior radiograph.

Figure 6 The active forward elevation of 50º after 12 mo postoperatively.

Figure 7 The internal rotation toTh12 12 mo postoperatively.

Figure 8 No external rotation 12 mo postoperatively.