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Joint Replacements | Last Active: May 3 6:59am | Replies (71)

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@dmk

I’ve not heard of having a choice before why would anyone opt for a reverse total shoulder if a regular total shoulder would work. I think I would just get second opinion. My surgeon said Rts is the most difficult to recover from with TS then a TKR next hardest to recover from with hip replacement being the easiest recovery. I also might add that a good physical therapist is as important as having a good surgeon. PT before therapy is a great tool to hep recover faster. My TKR was some much easier to recover from than my RTS below is X-ray of RTS
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My limited research indicates that rTSA is sometimes recommended when there is no rotator cuff damage but there is severe arthritis. Do surgeons ever offer both options and explain the differences?