Reverse shoulder replacement

Dr. Chandan C. Shetty, a fellowship-trained orthopaedic and arthroplasty specialist at Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute, provides advanced care in shoulder replacement surgeries, including reverse shoulder arthroplasty. In situations where the rotator cuff is severely damaged or irreparable — for example, rotator cuff arthropathy, massive tears, or prior failed repairs — he offers the reverse shoulder replacement, where the ball and socket of the shoulder joint are switched: the ball is fixed to the shoulder blade, and a socket into the upper arm bone.

This configuration enables the deltoid muscle to compensate for loss of rotator cuff function, improving ability to lift the arm and reducing pain. Post‑surgery, Dr. Shetty’s care includes precise pre‑operative planning, implant selection, operative technique, and guided rehabilitation to help the patient regain strength, movement, and function with minimal discomfort.