Traumatic injury, repetitive motion and the ravages of osteoarthritis can necessitate shoulder arthroplasty, or shoulder joint replacement. Reverse shoulder replacement surgery was developed to utilize healthy deltoid muscles for movement, rather than a damaged rotator cuff. It has helped thousands normalize strength and function. Here’s what to expect during recovery from this highly successful orthopedic
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What to Expect After Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery: Timeline and Milestones
Reverse shoulder replacement is a complex procedure done on individuals with severe pain from rotator cuff injuries and shoulder arthritis. The procedure works by removing the damaged parts of the shoulder and replacing them with artificial parts installed in the opposite configuration: the glenoid receives the ball, and the humorous receives the new socket. Like
Read MoreWho Can Benefit from Reverse Shoulder Replacement Recovery?
Reverse shoulder replacement surgery is a highly technical procedure recommended for individuals with certain shoulder conditions that cannot be effectively treated with conventional shoulder replacement surgery. In reverse shoulder replacement, the position of the socket and metal balls are switched – the metal ball is fixed to the socket, and the plastic cup is fixed
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Reverse shoulder replacement surgery is a relatively newer but increasingly popular shoulder-pain relieving option in the United States. Also known as reverse prosthesis, reverse shoulder replacement changes the shoulder biomechanics. It allows the deltoid muscles to move and stabilize the joint instead of the rotator cuff muscles. Even though reverse prosthesis is very good at
Read MoreReverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery: How to Get the Best of Rehabilitation
Reverse shoulder replacement surgery or reverse prosthesis is a complex procedure in which the ball is fixed to the socket while the cup is attached to the upper portion of the humerus. It is a suitable choice for people who have shoulder pain due to shoulder conditions that previously had no solution, like rotator cuff
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