Reverse total shoulder replacement may be a viable treatment option for shoulder osteoarthritis

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https://www.2minutemedicine.com/reverse-total-shoulder-replacement-may-be-a-viable-treatment-option-for-shoulder-osteoarthritis/

Reverse total shoulder replacement may be a viable treatment option for shoulder osteoarthritis

by Jayden BerdugoandAlex Chan May 11, 2024 in Chronic Disease, Orthopedic Surgery, Surgery
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1. Reverse total shoulder replacement (RTSR) was examined as a potential treatment for end-stage shoulder arthritis.

2. After analysing the risk factors, RTSR was shown as a potential alternative treatment to total shoulder replacement for those with an intact rotator cuff.

Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent)

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Click to read the study in BMJ

On edit:
If, like me, you're unfamilar with reverse total shoulder replacement, this site explains it (with pictures!):
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/reverse-total-shoulder-replacement/

[Wonder Why]

1. Then you'll be able to scratch your back (but not your stomach).

[Rincewind]

2. Wrong.

I have had both shoulders done, total reverse replacement. I have trouble reaching behind me, and can't lift my arms all the way up.I was warned that if I reach too far up and behind, my arm will pop off of the ball that is screwed to my should blade.

[Wonder Why]

3. I guess the chuckle went over your head. Reverse replacement sounds like your arms were put on backwards so my

comment was a joke about that.