Advanced septic arthritis of the shoulder treated by a two-stage arthroplasty

Table 2 Information and data on patient outcome

Case	Spacer (wk)	HA/RTSA	Follow-up (mo)	VAS	Elevation	External rotation	CRP	DASH score	SSV
1	12	HA	59	0	90°	30°	1	9.2	95
2	6	RTSA	46	0	130°	20°	NA	10.8	90
3	6	HA	53	1	70°	15°	8	26.7	45
4	6	RTSA	14	1	100°	10°	5	40	40
5	6	RTSA	12	2	120°	45°	3	7.5	80

CRP: C-reactive protein; DASH: Disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand score; HA: Hemiarthroplasty; NA: None available; RTSA: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty; SSV: Subjective shoulder value; VAS: Visual analog scale for pain.