Reverse Shoulder Replacement in Bengaluru at VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic

At VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic, Bengaluru, Dr. Vijay Girish specializes in Reverse Shoulder Replacement, a surgical procedure designed for patients with severe rotator cuff damage or complex shoulder arthritis. In this procedure, the normal ball-and-socket structure of the shoulder joint is reversed, allowing the deltoid muscle to compensate for a deficient rotator cuff and restore shoulder function.

Reverse shoulder replacement helps relieve chronic pain, improves range of motion, and restores stability in shoulders with significant joint degeneration. This procedure is particularly beneficial for patients who are not candidates for conventional shoulder replacement due to rotator cuff deficiency.

What is Reverse Shoulder Replacement?

In reverse shoulder replacement, the positions of the ball and socket are switched: the ball is attached to the shoulder blade (scapula) and the socket is placed on the upper arm bone (humerus). This design allows the deltoid muscle to lift the arm and perform movements that were previously impossible due to rotator cuff damage. It is an advanced solution for severe shoulder arthritis or irreparable rotator cuff tears.

Benefits of Reverse Shoulder Replacement

Reverse shoulder replacement provides significant advantages for patients with complex shoulder conditions:

Relieves chronic shoulder pain and improves quality of life.
Restores shoulder stability and allows functional range of motion even with rotator cuff deficiency.
Durable prosthetic components provide long-term joint function and support.
Minimally invasive surgical techniques reduce tissue trauma and facilitate faster recovery.
Enables safe return to daily activities and light recreational tasks.

Recovery and Rehabilitation

Initial recovery emphasizes pain management and gentle passive shoulder exercises.
Physiotherapy begins early to restore deltoid strength, range of motion, and function.
Most patients regain functional use of the shoulder within 6–12 weeks, depending on individual progress.
Gradual resumption of daily activities and light recreational tasks is encouraged under guidance.
Long-term outcomes include improved shoulder stability, reduced pain, and restored quality of life.

Reverse Shoulder Replacement at VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic, Bengaluru is performed with a patient-centered approach. Dr. Vijay Girish combines advanced surgical expertise with customized rehabilitation plans to ensure optimal outcomes, helping patients regain shoulder function, reduce pain, and maintain long-term joint health.