Baseplate Options for Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2020

Publication Title

Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine

Abstract

© 2020, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature. Purpose of Review: Baseplate fixation has been known to be the weak link in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA). A wide variety of different baseplates options are currently available. This review investigates the recent literature to present the reader with an overview of the currently available baseplate options and modes of fixation. Recent Findings: The main elements that differentiate baseplates are the central fixation element, the size of the baseplate, the shape, the backside geometry, whether or not an offset central fixation exists, the number of peripheral screws, and the availability of peripheral augmentation. Summary: The wide array of baseplate options indicates that no particular design has proven superiority. As such, surgeons should be aware of their options and choose an implant that the surgeon is comfortable with and one that best suits the individual patient anatomy. With the growing number of RTSA procedures and registries with long-term follow-up, future investigations will hopefully delineate the ideal baseplate design to optimize survivorship.

Volume

13

Issue

6

First Page

769

Last Page

775

DOI

10.1007/s12178-020-09677-1

ISSN

1935973X

PubMed ID

33034820

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