Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement 1 PH: 1300 746 853 Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Rehabilitation Guidelines The following is a detailed outline of the rehabilitation regime for patients who have had a Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement by Dr. Macgroarty. Each case can be very different depending on the goals of the patient, the age of the patient, the size of the repair, type off repair
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Physical Therapy for Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement This handout has information about your reverse total shoulder replacement and the exercises you will need to do after your surgery. Early Post Surgery Rehab (First 6 Weeks After Surgery): To protect, repair and maintain your range of motion, it is important for you to do the following during this time period: • No active motion of
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Rehabilitation after Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Phase Two: 5 to 10 weeks after surgery Goals: 1. Protect the soft tissue repair 2. Improve range of motion of the shoulder (advance forward flexion to 150°, ER to 45°) 3. Begin active-assisted/active range-of-motion 4. Home exercise program Activities: 1. Sling : Your sling is no longer necessary unless your doctor instructs you to
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Reverse shoulder replacement is commonly performed and is generally a safe procedure. Before suggesting the operation, your doctor will have considered that the benefits of having the operation outweigh any disadvantages. However, to make an informed decision and give your consent, you need to be aware of the possible side effects and risks/complications. Complications include: Infection
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Total Shoulder Replacement: Both the head of the humerus and the socket are replaced. This is the most common type of replacement for patients with Osteoarthritis. Shoulder Hemi-arthroplasty: Only half the joint, the head of the humerus is replaced. This type of prosthesis is often used in fractures. Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement: This replaces both the ball and the socket, but switches
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A reverse total shoulder replacement is an orthopaedic procedure used to maintain the shoulder joint for people who have arthritis of the shoulder joint and also an irreparable, retracted rotator cuff tear. The rotator cuff is the collective term for a group of tendons that blend together to help stabilise the shoulder and which keep the ball of the humerus centred in the shoulder socket. The
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Reverse Total Shoulder Replacements are especially susceptible to dislocation during internal rotation, glenohumeral extension, and during an axial load on humerus (such as when pushing oneself up out of bed, pushing up out of a chair with hand behind body, and during extreme external rotation). Care must be taken to avoid such positions. Patients who have had a Reverse Total Shoulder
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Shoulder replacement surgery may be a good option for some people. We explain the procedure, how long it lasts, and what to expect from recovery.
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Shoulder Replacement. Indications: Severe osteo or rheumatoid arthritis where the predominant feature is pain Protocol : In Patient: Day 0: Mastersling with body belt or Cold Compression sling fitted in theatre; Finger, wrist and elbow movements; Occupational Therapy; Day 1. Level 1 Exercises. Body belt removed; Axillary hygiene taught; Pendular exercises; Scapular setting; Passive flexion in
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In a reverse total shoulder replacement, a surgeon removes the rounded head of the upper arm bone. Using screws and special tools, he or she attaches a plastic socket to the remaining bone. The surgeon also removes part of the socket of the shoulder blade. This is then replaced with a metal ball. The metal ball can then move around inside the socket that attaches to the upper arm bone. This is
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Rehabilitation Protocol for Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty This protocol is intended to guide clinicians and patients through the post-operative course after a reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Specific interventions should be based on the needs of the individual and should consider exam findings and clinical decision making. If you have questions, contact the referring physician. There are a few
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Both total shoulder replacement and reverse shoulder replacement have been shown to be highly effective. As with all forms of surgery, however, the effectiveness of the procedure depends on the overall health of the patient, their participation in physical therapy, and the expertise of the orthopaedic surgeon. Patients can improve their outcomes by choosing an experienced orthopaedic surgeon
Read moreMany people are anxious to have shoulder replacement because they would like to relieve their pain. Pain relief is the primary indication- or reason- to have a shoulder replacement. However, people are also hoping that shoulder replacement may allow them to return to activities that they enjoy. That leads many patients to ask me about what kinds of activities will be allowed after shoulder
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In reverse total shoulder replacement, the placement of the artificial components is essentially reversed. In other words, the humeral ball is placed in the glenoid cavity of the shoulder blade (scapula) and the plastic socket is placed on top of the arm bone. This design makes efficient use of the deltoid muscle, the large shoulder
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Total shoulder joint replacement is an option given to patients who suffer from joint dysfunction. This is usually the result of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, but more rarely for those who have sustained severe trauma from a shoulder fracture. Generally, all other modes of treatment are considered first, such as physical therapy and medication, but total shoulder replacement can
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In a reverse total shoulder replacement, a surgeon removes the rounded head of the upper arm bone. Using screws and special tools, he or she attaches a plastic socket to the remaining bone. The surgeon also removes part of the socket of the shoulder blade. This is then replaced with a metal ball. The metal ball can then move around inside the socket that attaches to the upper arm bone. This is
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Reverse shoulder replacement is commonly performed and is generally a safe procedure. Before suggesting the operation, your doctor will have considered that the benefits of having the operation outweigh any disadvantages. However, to make an informed decision and give your consent, you need to be aware of the possible side effects and risks/complications. Complications include: Infection
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Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Videos. In the two videos below, Dr. Frederick Matsen, UW Medical Center orthopedic surgeon, discusses a new and innovative shoulder replacement surgery featuring a reverse ball/socket technique that can lessen pain and improve function in shoulders with failed surgery or combined arthritis, rotator cuff tears and instability issues.
Read moreWith the reverse total shoulder replacement procedure, however, some range of motion exercises are encouraged and recommended. This is fostered to introduce the new arrangement of the joint to its host body. Moreover, the recovery time for the reverse procedure is often faster than that of the traditional total replacement surgery and standard rotator cuff repairs. Furthermore, both procedures
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Reverse total shoulder replacement is an alternative surgery for patients who have torn their rotator cuff and have developed severe arthritis that has not responded to conservative measures, or who have had a previous total shoulder replacement that has failed to relieve their pain. In reverse shoulder replacement, the metal ball is attached to the shoulder socket and the plastic socket is
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