Alessandro Maggiori

Dr. Alessandro Maggiori

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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10 April 2026 in JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques
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ARAndrea Redler
Andrea Redler
AMAlessandro Maggiori
Alessandro Maggiori
VCVito Caiolo
Vito Caiolo
CBCristiano Benelli
Cristiano Benelli
DCDamiano Caruso
Damiano Caruso
Nicola MaffulliNicola Maffulli
Nicola Maffulli

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EGEdoardo Gaj
Edoardo Gaj
ARAndrea Redler
Andrea Redler
AMAlessandro Maggiori
Alessandro Maggiori
SPSusanna Pagnotta
Susanna Pagnotta
NCNatale Criseo
Natale Criseo
ACAngelo De Carli
Angelo De Carli
Background/Objectives: Hemiarthroplasty (HA) and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA) are both reliable treatment options for complex proximal humerus fractures. The role of the subscapularis tendon is well-defined in HA, whereas it plays a controversial role in RTSA. The purpose of our study is to evaluate its role in patients with proximal humerus fractures treated with HA and RTSA and investigate its association with clinical outcomes. Methods: Sixty-eight consecutive patients with proximal humeral fracture were prospectively enrolled into the study from June 2015 to May 2020 (RTSA = 36; HA = 32). Pre- and postoperative shoulder CT scans were performed to measure the subscapularis muscle cross-sectional area (SMCSA) and the supraspinatus fossa cross-sectional area (SFCSA). The SMCSA/SFCSA ratio was employed to normalize measurements against individual patient anatomy. Patient reported outcomes (PROs) and range of motion (ROM) were evaluated at the final follow-up. Results: The RTSA group demonstrated superior patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and range of motion (ROM) compared to the HA group. Notably, the Constant Score was significantly higher in the RTSA group (58.00 vs. 38.50; p = 0.0001), as well as forward flexion (147.50° vs. 90.00°; p < 0.0001). A postoperative reduction in subscapularis size of >35% occurred more frequently in RTSA patients (55.6%) than in HA patients (25%) (p = 0.01). The loss of subscapularis surface was greater in the RTSA patients (p = 0.018). Conclusions: RTSA demonstrated better results compared to HA, providing better ROM and PROs. Postoperative reduction in subscapularis size was significantly higher in RTSA compared to HA. Subscapularis condition seems to show no correlation with functional outcome in RTSA.