Reverse Shoulder Replacement

Reverse Shoulder Replacement

The shoulder joint is composed of the humerus and the scapula.  Damage to the cartilage at the ends of the bones may necessitate a reverse shoulder replacement.  See the specialists here who are fellowship-trained.

Symptoms

• Dull aching throbbing pain deep in the shoulder
• Shoulder pain
• Sharp stabbing “ice pick” pain
• Weakness in the muscles around the shoulder
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Reduced range of motion
• Hearing the shoulder joint moving and grinding
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Risk Factors

• Rotator Cuff Tears
• Corticosteroid use
• Certain prescription drug use
• Previous shoulder trauma