Reverse shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure that removes damaged portions of the bone in the shoulder and replaces it with metal and plastic components. It is similar to total shoulder replacement surgery, but the components are placed in reversed positions. During the 1-2 hour procedure, an incision is made on the front of the shoulder, osteoarthritic bone is removed and prepared for the implants, and implants are perfectly positioned and cemented in place. After surgery, the patient is placed in a comfortable sling and brought to the recovery room, where they peacefully wake up before returning home or to their private hospital room. Our Shoulder Specialist creates a physical therapy plan after surgery to help restore function and motion to the shoulder. Reverse total shoulder replacement treats severe shoulder osteoarthritis that causes pain when the patient moves their arm. It is only recommended when nonsurgical treatment options do not improve the patient's pain. To find out if this treatment option is right for you, please contact our office and make an appointment.
Reverse shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure that dramatically improves shoulder pain associated with osteoarthritis of the shoulder by removing damaged portions of the bone in the shoulder and replacing it with metal and plastic components.
The procedure is similar to a total shoulder replacement; however, the components are placed in reversed positions. In other words, the head of the humerus rests in the shoulder socket and the glenoid cavity of the scapula rests on top of the arm bone.
During the 1-2 hour procedure, the following steps occur:
The incision is carefully closed and sterilely dressed. The patient is placed in a comfortable shoulder sling and brought to the recovery room where they peacefully wake up. Patients go to their private hospital room or home after they are awake and alert and their pain is under control.
After surgery, Orthopaedic Institute Brielle Orthopaedics Orthopaedic Institute Brielle Orthopaedics Shoulder Specialist Dr. Nicholas Jarmon will create a physical therapy plan to help restore function and motion to the shoulder.
Reverse total shoulder replacement is a surgical treatment option for severe shoulder osteoarthritis that causes pain when the patient moves their arm. The procedure is only recommended when nonsurgical treatment options do not improve the patient’s pain.
To find out if the treatment option is right for you, please contact our office and make an appointment.
