What Is a Reverse Shoulder Replacement?

It's not uncommon for you to hear about someone who has osteoarthritis having knee or hip replacement surgery. Shoulder replacement? Not unheard of -- but less common than knee or hip replacement. Have you heard of a reverse shoulder replacement?

A reverse shoulder replacement, also referred to as a reverse total shoulder replacement, is a surgical option for patients who would not be helped by a standard total shoulder replacement because they have rotator cuff damage along with shoulder osteoarthritis. Learn more about reverse shoulder replacement -- including who is a candidate for the procedure and the benefits of having it done -- in What Is a Reverse Shoulder Replacement?

Related Resources:

• Shoulder Osteoarthritis - What You Need to Know
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Guide to Shoulder Problems
• More About Shoulder Osteoarthritis

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