Reverse Arthroplasty Surgery

[Terrell D Elliott]

My ortho doctor has suggested I have reverse arthroplasty surgery on my right shoulder so I can gain more movement and stop the pain I am currently in. Has anyone out there had this surgery and how long was your recovery time before you could play golf.

[Chi-Town]

Here is a link from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement-OrthoInfo - AAOS (http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00504)

I would only have this done at a top orthopedic hospital. Massachusetts General, Hospital for Special Surgery, Northwestern quality.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Mother-in-law had 2 reverses done within 6 months; recovery time is much quicker than rotator cuff. She doesn't play golf but she can move her shoulders much better.