Complex Scenarios in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: Bone Loss, Revisions, and Surgical Solutions
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 April 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editors
2. UniCamillus-Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences, 00189 Rome, Italy
Interests: shoulder arthroplasty; rotator cuff repair; shoulder surgery; sport medicine; arthroplasty
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2. UniCamillus-Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences, 00189 Rome, Italy
Interests: shoulder arthroplasty; rotator cuff repair; shoulder surgery; sport medicine; arthroplasty
2. UniCamillus-Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences, 00189 Rome, Italy
Interests: shoulder arthroplasty; rotator cuff repair; shoulder surgery; sport medicine; arthroplasty; trauma
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, shoulder arthroplasty has become a cornerstone in the treatment of complex shoulder conditions, offering reliable solutions for patients affected by severe osteoarthritis, complex proximal humeral fractures, and failed previous implants. This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the current state and future perspectives of shoulder prosthetic surgery, with a particular focus on reverse shoulder arthroplasty in complex cases, both as primary implantation and revision procedures.
Special attention will be given to the management of humeral and glenoid bone defects, the surgical techniques used to address these complications, and the decision-making process in such demanding cases. The issue will also explore implant selection in difficult anatomical scenarios, clinical outcomes, complication management, and strategies for optimizing results in revision surgery.
This Special Issue aims to provide shoulder surgeons and orthopedic specialists with comprehensive insights into the indications, challenges, techniques, and outcomes of complex reverse shoulder arthroplasty, fostering the exchange of experience and evidence in this rapidly evolving field.
Prof. Dr. Francesco Franceschi
Guest Editor
Dr. Angelo Baldari
Dr. Antonio Caldaria
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- shoulder arthroplasty
- revision shoulder arthroplasty
- humeral fracture
- failed shoulder prosthesis
- bone loss management
- implant failure
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