Welcome back to Episode 10 of The OrthoZone! In this episode, we're joined again by orthopedic specialist Dr. Klein to dive deep into the world of reverse shoulder replacement. What makes it different from a traditional (anatomical) shoulder replacement? Who is a candidate? What does recovery look like? Dr. Klein breaks everything down from diagnosis and treatment options, to the surgery itself, and what patients can expect during rehabilitation. Whether you're a medical professional, a patient, or just curious, this episode delivers clear insights and expert knowledge on a complex but increasingly common procedure.

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Time Stamps:

[:34] Episode intro, how Dr. Klein began doing shoulder replacements 

[1:55] Reverse shoulder replacement vs anatomical shoulder replacement   

[3:45] Rotator cuff, deltoid, and center of rotation    

[5:14] Cuff tear arthropathy   

[6:11]  Indications for reverse shoulder replacement   

[8:10] Demographics 

[9:00] Symptoms & diagnosis  

[10:20] Conservative treatments  

[11:04] Surgery information    

[12:30] Recovery process

[13:20] Technical explanation of surgery 

[14:10] Physical therapy & returning to activities  

[15:40] Restrictions & strength  

[17:53] Durability of implants, complications, potential outcomes 

[20:19] How has recovery changed over the years 

[22:12] How many surgeries Dr. Klein is doing & advice for patients 

[24:00] New technology, implants, robotics 

[27:00] Final remarks