The common question we get is what kind of tissue trauma occurs in reversal or arthroplasty. We come in through a deltopectoral approach, so no muscles are cut off. A subscapularis tendon, part of the rotator cuff, is often released and reattached after the operation. Now, some surgeons don’t reattach it, but I do because…
A common question is, what is reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and are reverse shoulder replacement and arthroplasty the same? Yes, they are exactly the same thing—”arthroplasty” is simply the medical term for replacing a joint. When performing this procedure, we go inside the shoulder and replace the worn-out joint with a new metal ball and socket….
A common question people ask is, what’s the most common complication after reversal or arthroplasty? With that question, the most common complication is infection. We go to extreme lengths to prevent that in our practice. The overall national average, I think, is around 3%; we’re less than 1%. Many things we do are use antibiotic…
A common question is, can you move your shoulder after shoulder replacement surgery? Honestly, it depends on which surgeon you choose. Many surgeons will ask you to stand in a sling for six weeks and do little motion. We are not that way. With our techniques, our rehab techniques, and the fact that we’re high-volume,…
A common question is, what is the most painful shoulder surgery? In general, the answer is rotator cuff repair. Things have changed. In our practice, we use multimodal pain approaches and rehab techniques. We use surgical techniques, and wand we have mitigated that massively. Rotator cuff surgery gets a bad rap. But if done in…
A common question you can ask is how long bed rest is after shoulder surgery, and the answer is zero. Zero bed rest. There are still physical laborers today, but most of our patients are knowledge workers. They work at desks and in offices, so they don’t require a lot of manual work with their…
People often ask what happens to the rotator cuff muscles after reverse shoulder replacement. The answer is nothing. People often get reverse shoulders because they’re arthritic and maybe have a large rotator cuff tear that can’t be fixed. It just depends on the indications. But we don’t do anything to the rotator cuff muscles. Shifting…
A common question people ask about shoulder surgeries is: What is a reverse shoulder? So, a reverse shoulder is the flip of the human shoulder. There’s a ball and a socket on one side. Think about a golf ball sitting on a tee, and the reverse is flipped. We put a metal ball where the…
Which surgery is worse, the knee or the shoulder? It depends on what surgery you’re having. They’re all great because we’re solving problems there. We’re fixing people that have severe pain. Our patients’ outcomes are excellent, and they are very happy. That’s why we have a busy practice. But it depends on what you’re doing. It…
The common question is, how do I use the toilet after shoulder surgery? The answer is exactly like you used it before. You’re not going to damage anything by reaching behind your back. In that way, you may be a little bit sore. It may be difficult. Adjusting these everyday habits is a routine part…
