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wings
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wings asked in HealthOther - Health · 11 months ago

Would the doctor examine the tendons?

I am awaiting reverse shoulder arthroplasty. When the surgeon is performing this type of surgery, does he/she examine the tendons, i.e. supra/infraspinatus as well as replacing the ball & socket?

Thanks!!

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  • David B
    Lv 7
    11 months ago

    As I understand it, the reverse technique is reserved for those with torn rotator  cuff muscles, as the reverse depends on the 3 heads of the deltoid muscle to move the shoulder

    Source(s): Orthopedic residency, 1989
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