Impact of rheumatoid arthritis on complications and hospital outcomes following reverse shoulder arthroplasty: evidence from 389,135 hospitalizations in the national inpatient sample - Summary - MDSpire

Impact of rheumatoid arthritis on complications and hospital outcomes following reverse shoulder arthroplasty: evidence from 389,135 hospitalizations in the national inpatient sample

  • By

  • Assil Mahamid

  • Miri Elgabsi

  • Muhammad Khatib

  • Hamza Murad

  • Feras Qawasmi

  • Eitan Lavon

  • Sana Zahalka

  • Ali Yassin

  • Mustafa Yassin

  • June 14, 2026

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Objective:

To evaluate the association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and perioperative complications and hospital outcomes following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA).

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • Patients with RA experienced higher rates of postoperative complications compared to non-RA patients.
    • Increased incidences of urinary tract infections, pulmonary embolism, and transfusion requirements were noted.
    • RA patients had longer hospital stays and higher hospital charges.
    Interpretation:

    Limitations:
    • The study is based on a discharge-level database, which may not reflect individual patient outcomes.
    • Missing data for certain variables, although minimal, could influence results.
    Conclusion:

Original Source(s)

Impact of rheumatoid arthritis on complications and hospital outcomes following reverse shoulder arthroplasty: evidence from 389,135 hospitalizations in the national inpatient sample

  • by Assil Mahamid, Miri Elgabsi, Muhammad Khatib, Hamza Murad, Feras Qawasmi, Eitan Lavon, Sana Zahalka, Ali Yassin, Mustafa Yassin

  • June 14, 2026

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