**8. Complications**

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external rotation isometrics, scapular pinches and cervical and elbow range of motion. Patients are instructed on how to perform active-assisted range of motion exercises and encouraged to do so several times daily. Positional exercises, such as placing the arm on the rest of a couch are also permitted. This holds a static position of stretch for a period of time that does not jeopardize the repair. Most patients are discharged from the hospital with home services and

transition to outpatient therapy after their first postoperative visit around 10-14 days.

Fig. 14. A and B: Postoperative AP and axillary lateral radiographs demonstrating anatomical reconstruction of the humerus with creation of a smooth concavity.

Complications of shoulder arthroplasty are well-documented and the Ream and Run is no exception to the conventional and well-accepted adversities that can occur from any open shoulder surgery such as infection and axillary nerve injury. The following discussion will focus on complications that are particularly pertinent though not exclusive to the Ream and Run procedure.
