Complication | Definition |
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Acromial or scapular spine stress fracture | Diagnosed clinically with following findings: 1. Sharp pain referred to the acromion/scapular spine worse with deltoid activation; 2. Tenderness with palpation of the acromion/scapular spine. |
Dislocation | Radiographically confirmed dislocation of the articulating surfaces. |
Infection | “Definite” or “Probable” periprosthetic infection as diagnosed by the ICM criteria [46]. |
Nerve palsy | Impairment of an ipsilateral upper extremity nerve as detected by loss of sensation or a reduction in motor strength in the distribution of a particular peripheral nerve |
Other (related to surgery) Explain | Any other complication related to the study shoulder (eg. prosthetic loosening, mechanical dissociation, periprosthetic fracture) |
Other (adverse event, unrelated to surgery) Explain | Unanticipated presentation to a hospital, urgent care, or physician’s office for any reason not categorized above within 90 days post surgery. |