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A Case Report: Reverse Shoulder Joint Replacement - Neer’s Four Part Fractures of Head & Neck of Humerus with Glenohumeral Arthritis

R.B. Uppin, R.B. Patil, Halesh N.B., S.G. Vastrad, S.S. Gatiwalmath, Arun Joy

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Journal of Orthopedic Education 11(1):p 29-31, Jan -April 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/joe.2454a.7956.11125.6

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R.B. Uppin, R.B. Patil, Halesh N.B. et al. A Case Report: Reverse Shoulder Joint Replacement - Neer’s Four Part Fractures of Head & Neck of Humerus with Glenohumeral Arthritis. Jr. Orth. Edu. 2025; 11(1): 29–31.

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Received : January 28, 2025         Accepted : March 21, 2025          Published : April 30, 2025

Abstract

A reverse shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure in which prosthetic shoulder components are used to replace injured shoulder. It is used to treat serious shoulder conditions including shoulder fractures, arthritis, and rotator cuff injuries. Even if the rotator cuff muscles are not working properly, the benefits of the new joint allow for better shoulder movement. The deltoid muscles, which cover the front, back, and sides of the shoulder, can help in arm mobility without the need for the rotator cuff. This article describes a case of a 70-year-old woman who developed glenohumeral arthritis in addition to a Neer’s four-part fracture of the humerus’ head and neck.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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R.B. Uppin, R.B. Patil, Halesh N.B. et al. A Case Report: Reverse Shoulder Joint Replacement - Neer’s Four Part Fractures of Head & Neck of Humerus with Glenohumeral Arthritis. Jr. Orth. Edu. 2025; 11(1): 29–31.

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January 28, 2025 March 21, 2025 April 30, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/joe.2454a.7956.11125.6

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Cuff arthritisReverse shoulder replacementConventional shoulder replacements

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