A reverse shoulder replacement is a specific type of shoulder replacement for people with severe shoulder arthritis and a severe injury to the rotator cuff. The benefit of the reverse replacement is that it does not require the rotator cuff muscles to be working properly, while still giving patients good mobility and stability of the shoulder. It’s generally done in an older patient population, but often those patients will benefit from the additional support that a reverse replacement provides because the rotator cuff in that population is frequently injured or not functioning properly. Dr. Goldberg will discuss your individual needs and together, you will come to the decision of the right procedure for you based on different options. He encourages you to be an active participant in your care.