Complication, revision, and readmission rates following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in wheelchair-dependent patients
Wheelchair-dependent patients undergoing rTSA experience significantly higher early complication and ED visit rates, though 2-year revision rates appear similar. These findings highlight the unique mechanical and functional challenges faced by wheelchair users, underscoring the importance of specialized perioperative care and rehabilitation strategies in this high-demand population.
Authors
- Edward J. Quilligan
- Henry M Gass
- Hafiz F. Kassam
- Evan R. Simpson
- Zachary T. Mills
Institutions
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (US)
- Hoag Orthopedic Institute (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty
- Published
- 2026-02-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsea.2026.100003
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00