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Our shoulder surgeons expertise in performing this procedure is well known People from across the country often come to Duke for help in correcting problems from reverse total shoulder replacements or failed rotator cuff repairs New Patient Appointment 855 855 6484 Commonly Asked Shoulder Replacement Surgery Questions
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Primary Shoulder Replacement During surgery an incision is made in the front of the shoulder Once the surgeon exposes the shoulder joint the surgeon will remove the damaged bone and cartilage The head of the humerus is then removed and a metal stem is placed into the humeral canal This provides a stabilizing anchor for the new humeral head
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In a reverse total shoulder replacement the socket and metal ball are switched This configuration of the medical device relies on different muscles to move the arm thus avoiding the use of the damaged shoulder joint and muscles A potential setback from this surgery is that it is often accompanied by a tough and lengthy recovery process
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Dr Morris is a fellowship trained shoulder and elbow specialist with additional interest in total shoulder replacement surgery and reverse total shoulder replacement surgery Dr Morris is co author of a textbook devoted to total shoulder replacement surgery and reverse total shoulder replacement surgery Shoulder Arthroplasty 2 nd Edition
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A shoulder replacement surgery shoulder arthroplasty is an invasive procedure designed to relieve the patient of shoulder pain and reduced motion caused by conditions affecting the shoulder joint Although shoulder replacements aren t as common as hip or knee replacements more and more patients are opting to undergo this procedure as new
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Reverse shoulder replacement is now an excellent alternative for patients with rotator cuff arthropathy arthritis from their rotator cuff tear or other conditions where there is failure of a total shoulder replacement or where the shape of the socket of the shoulder is abnormal due to previous surgery or a congenital deformity
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What is a reverse shoulder replacement For a reverse shoulder replacement an artificial ball and socket joint is again created with metal and plastic but in this case the metal ball is placed on the socket side of your shoulder and the plastic socket is attached to the top of your humerus reversing the joint
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A reverse shoulder replacement surgery has been developed by medical experts which is less complex than traditional arthroplasty and more people can benefit from it The reverse shoulder replacement surgery reverses the socket and ball movement in the shoulder by changing their places
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Previous unsuccessful shoulder replacement Severe shoulder pain and difficulty in performing overhead activities Continued pain despite other treatments such as rest medications cortisone injections and physical therapy Procedure Reverse total shoulder replacement surgery is performed with the patient under general anesthesia
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[GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING Images of a Surgical Procedure]The complicated natures of the shoulder and elbow require the unique skills of an experienced
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Dr D Allan Lanzo an orthopaedic surgeon and head of sports medicine at Greater Baltimore Medical Center is quickly becoming known around the halls of the hospital as the reverse shoulder replacement guy This nickname is not surprising at all as he s the only person in his practice who performs the increasingly popular surgery
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Jan 6 2021A reverse shoulder replacement uses the outer muscle in your arm the deltoid muscle to power your shoulder The implant typically lengthens the deltoid muscle This helps compensate for an insufficient or torn rotator cuff There is an increasing use of reverse shoulder arthroplasty in the United States 1 but both anatomic shoulders and
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Recovery time from either a surgery or the immobilization of a joint by a cast without surgery requires a temporary 100% disability rating for a service connected disability The temporary 100% rating may continue for 1 to 3 months—depending on your unique case You may be able to get an extension for up to 3 more months if your case is severe
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Sep 28 2022Common exercises for reverse shoulder replacement include Gently stretch your head from side to side Stand with your back to a wall You should be about 2 feet from the wall Swing your
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The information in this video is not a substitute for professional care and must not be used for self diagnosis or treatment BJC HealthCare and
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I have had a severe rotator cuff tear with arthropathy and arthritis for two years Apparently the only solution is having a reverse shoulder replacement Until recently I was able to play golf However the pain and weakness has gotten worse I ve read about the procedure and while the surgery seems easy the recovery sounds awful
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Oct 21 2022Let your arm swing clockwise for 30 seconds then reverse the rocking of your body to swing your arm counterclockwise for 30 seconds Repeat 2 3 times and a few times throughout the day Video Link There s a lot you can do while you wait for your total shoulder replacement surgery Remember to keep the exercises within your tolerance
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The reverse shoulder replacement does exactly as the name suggests reverses the socket and the ball placing the ball portion of the shoulder where the socket used to be and putting the socket where the ball or humeral head would normally be This new design gives a much more stable shoulder joint that can function without an intact rotator cuff
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A reverse shoulder replacement means the ball and socket positions will be reversed Where the glenoid socket was on the scapula an artificial ball is adding Where the natural ball used to be at the top of the humerus an artificial socket is attached Reverse Shoulder Replacement Pros
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3 Minimal Infection risks are pros of Reverse Shoulder Replacement There is a lower risk for infections % to 4% after this procedure than traditional shoulder replacement due to no muscles being cut during surgery In observing 5 year 10 year and 20 year infection free rates of % % and % were noticed among patients after
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The reverse shoulder replacement has two biomechanical advantages 1 Firstly the reversed cup/ball configuration provides some contraint and prevents the shoulder moving upward when the deltoid which is not torn contracts 2 Secondly it moves the centre of rotation of the glenohumeral joint closer to the body and downwards thus
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Aug 18 2021Overview Healthy shoulder joint Shoulder replacement removes damaged areas of bone and replaces them with parts made of metal and plastic implants This surgery is called shoulder arthroplasty ARTH row plas tee The shoulder is a ball and socket joint The round head ball of the upper arm bone fits into a shallow socket in the shoulder
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Introduction Reverse polarity total shoulder replacement rp TSR is an operation to treat arthritis of the shoulder with pain associated with massive irreparable tears in the tendons rotator cuff around the shoulder It is reserved as a last resort as though in the majority of cases they function well the complications are serious if
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You will have stitches running along your wound on the front of your shoulder These will be removed one week after your surgery at your first follow up appointment Call your surgeon immediately if your incision swells drains becomes red or painful or if you develop a temperature over 101 degrees Fahrenheit
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The reversed shoulder replacement changes the mechanics so that the centre of rotation of the ball and socket glenohumeral joint closer to the body and downwards This increases the length of the deltoid muscle on the outer aspect of the shoulder which is not torn allowing it to work This muscle is the main muscle that lifts the arm in
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In this procedure the anatomy of the shoulder is reversed by attaching a metal ball glenosphere to the glenoid and the plastic socket humeral liner to the upper humerus A reverse shoulder replacement empowers the deltoid to become the main functioning muscle in the absence of a healthy rotator cuff Shoulder Patient Brochure
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A reverse shoulder replacement is an artificial joint where the orientation of the joint is changed such that an artificial ball is fixed to the shoulder blade and a socket is fixed to the humerus The ball of the joint provides a fulcrum that improves the mechanical efficiency of the deltoid muscle
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Patients were excluded if they underwent RSA for trauma or for revision following previous total shoulder replacement or hemiarthroplasty Overall health social circumstances and individual wishes were considered Results The mean age was 74 years range 59 84 years There were 8 male and 13 female patients
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