Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Solution for Severe Shoulder Arthritis

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Solution for Severe Shoulder Arthritis

This surgery is a game-changer for people with serious #ShoulderArthritis or big #RotatorCuffTears—especially when a regular #ShoulderReplacement isn’t enough.

Instead of copying the normal joint, we flip it:
🔁 The ball goes where the socket was, and the socket goes where the ball used to be.

This change lets the #DeltoidMuscle take over and lift the arm when the rotator cuff can’t.

Here’s a quick step-by-step look:

1️⃣ Exposure: We open the shoulder and move the muscles carefully to reach the joint.
2️⃣ Humeral Preparation: The top of the arm bone (humerus) is shaped to fit a new stem and socket.
3️⃣ Glenoid Preparation: The shoulder socket (glenoid) is cleaned and a baseplate with a ball is attached.
4️⃣ Implant Placement: The new humeral stem and socket are placed into the arm bone.
5️⃣ Reduction: The new joint is aligned and put into place to restore motion and stability.
6️⃣ Closure: We close the muscles and skin, and the healing process begins.

💪🏽 A Reverse Shoulder Replacement helps bring back strength, motion, and quality of life!

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About Dr. Kelechi Okoroha, MD

Orthopedic Sports Surgeon |#HipArthroscopy & Sports Medicine Specialist

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