Longterm Outcome of the Delta III Inverse Prosthesis

The Reverse Delta III Total Shoulder Prosthesis - Longerm Results in 98 Patients

The aim of the study is to describe the results after > 10 years due to a prosthesis implant.

The aim of the study is to measure the gain of the benefit in function an painreduction which the patient yields with this type of prosthesis in a longterm (> 10 years )outcome. Additionally the long-term results will be compared with the mid-term results and the literature. Furthermore the complications since the mid-term measurement time point will be determined.

Inclusion Criteria:

• implantation of a Delta III - prothesis
• timeframe (Oct 1998 - Dec 2002)
• delta-pectoral approach
• written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Implantation because of a revision
• Complaints, which make it difficult to follow instructions or even prevent