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Reverse total shoulder replacement is a procedure that is done by qualified Surgeons on the
shoulder in order to treat some of the shoulder complications that in the recent past did
not have a cure. Some of the complications on the shoulder that are treated using this
procedure include instability in the anterosuperior escape, surgery failures from arthtitis, pseudoparalysis,
facture management and rotator cuff tear arthropathy. This surgery procedure can help reduce the
pain caused by the conditions mentioned above. Rotator cuff tear arthropathy which is also
defined by evidence of an anthritis with a large cuff defect is one of the most serious
shoulder conditions that can be rectified using this surgery procedure. Patients suffering
from this problem experience discomfort and pain in the shoulder and this may lead to
change of lifestyle and medical expenses that were not planned for.
Some of the causes of this condition is damage of the joint surface on the shoulder as well
as loss of tendons that hold the muscles in this part of the body. This effects lead to
the patient developing a very weak shoulder that is painful and at the same time very
unstable to perform any kind of physical activity. One of the complications that accompany this
condition is that the tissues loss cannot be replaced hence only highly qualified surgeons
can be able to correct this condition. The surgery procedure aims at enhancing the stability
of the shoulder and enables one of the muscles in the shoulder called the deltoid to provide
support even without the presence of the normal rotator cuffs.
Shoulder joints replacements can also be treated using this reverse total shoulder replacement
surgery procedure. One of the muscles that help to balance the arm bone ball in the socket
and the upward pull of the deltoid muscle is the rotator cuff muscles. Destruction or
loss of these muscles contributes to instability and weakening of the shoulder. If the condition
is not treated early enough a surgery may be required to rectify the condition.
REVERSE TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT SYMPTOMS These symptoms vary depending on the level
of damage on the shoulder and may vary from one patient to the other.One of the symptoms
is decline in the functionality of the shoulder as a result of a previous injury.Shoulder
weakness and grinding on the movement of the shoulder during the physical examination process
to identify the problem.Stiffness feeling on the shoulder also referred to as frozen
One of the treatment methods that are used is the replacement of the arthritic ball with
to remove any traces of bone spurs that may prevent smooth movement of the shoulder. This
is achieved through incision between the major muscles on the front shoulder called pectoralis
and the deltoid. Another objective of this procedure is that it helps to release contractures
and adhesions that may be in the muscles. Reverse total shoulder replacement surgery
should only be consider if the condition affects the life of the patient adversely in terms
of lifestyle and quality of life lived. Surgeons should also only consider the surgery only
after the trial of physical therapy fails to improve the condition of the shoulder.
It is important to note that in patients that are have weight problems such as obesity and
It is also recommended that patients should be in the best physical and mental condition
in order to enhance the capacity of the surgery procedure being successful. Any physical and
health conditions such as lung, kidney complications should be handled completely before the surgery
to avoid development of other health complications after the surgery. Any health problems including
surgeries must be consider by the surgeon before starting the procedure and this precautions
procedure in order to identify problems that may occur as a result of the surgery. Pain
that may be experienced after the reverse total shoulder replacement is managed by the
use of pain and anaesthetic medications. REVERSE TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT PREVENTION
MEASURES. Regular exercise to keep the muscles around the shoulder joints stable regular
visit to the physician can help to identify any complications in the shoulder joints early
enough before the conditions escalates to hazardous levels.Eating a balanced diet
In the current world of advancement in technology and innovations in the medical field makes
the solution for shoulder problems as reverse total shoulder replacement surgery procedure.