What conditions can be treated with the Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis?
The Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis is mainly used for older patients with rotator cuff tear arthropathy (end stage cuff tear arthropathy) a medical condition in which the rotator cuff muscles (the muscles around the shoulder joint) have degenerated, or weakened to a point where they can no longer hold the shoulder joint intact or allow it to function normally in conjunction with arthritis. In many cases, the causes of the weakness may be arthritis, a previous shoulder injury such as a shoulder fracture, rotator cuff tear and/or failed previous shoulder surgeries. This procedure can also be used in revision surgery, for failed shoulder replacement and shoulder fractures. It’s also commonly used for patients who don’t have a rotator cuff (pseudo-paralytic shoulder). Who is the ideal candidate? Older people who have significant pain and little to no movement in their shoulder are the best candidates. It is ideal for patients with chronic, longstanding rotator cuff tears with arthritis. Is th
