A reverse total shoulder replacement is a special type of shoulder surgery. During the surgery, a surgeon removes the damaged parts of the shoulder and replaces them with artificial parts. The shoulder joint is made up of the upper arm bone (humerus) and the shoulder blade (scapula).

The reverse total shoulder replacement relies on the deltoid muscle, instead of the rotator cuff, to power and position the arm. It essentially re-creates the function of the torn rotator cuff. This surgery was originally designed in the 1980s in Europe.

2025年1月29日 · Reverse shoulder replacement can dramatically reduce the pain and stiffness you feel in your shoulder. Many people are able to use their shoulders better or more effectively than they were before surgery (they have increased mobility).

2024年2月2日 · Reverse total shoulder replacement. In a reverse total shoulder replacement, the ball implant is attached to the shoulder blade and the socket is attached to the upper arm bone.

2024年12月23日 · For people who have shoulder arthritis, rotator cuff problems and certain structural issues of the shoulder, a reverse shoulder replacement can bring significant pain relief and help restore function and movement of the shoulder.

2022年9月28日 · What is reverse shoulder replacement? A reverse total shoulder replacement is a specialized procedure that can be done for people who have severe pain from rotator cuff injuries and...

Reverse shoulder replacement is a type of shoulder replacement in which the normal ball and socket relationship of glenohumeral joint is reversed, creating a more stable joint with a fixed fulcrum. [1]

2023年11月7日 · A reverse total shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure used to treat severe shoulder problems. The surgery involves removing the damaged parts of the shoulder joint and replacing them with a specially designed artificial joint.

Reverse total shoulder replacement is surgery to replace the damaged parts of the shoulder joint with artificial parts. This type of surgery may be used for people who cannot have regular shoulder replacement surgery or for whom the reverse approach may give a better result.

What is a reverse total shoulder replacement? A reverse total shoulder replacement is a special type of shoulder surgery. During the surgery, your surgeon removes the damaged parts of the shoulder and replaces them with artificial parts. The shoulder joint is made up of the upper arm bone (humerus) and the shoulder blade (scapula).