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Inatypicalshoulderreplacement,aplasticliningisattachedtothesockettoallowsmoothmovement.Thesurgeonremovesthetopofthearmboneandinserts ...

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder joint in place and allow you to move your arm and shoulder. Problems with the rotator cuff may cause weakness or pain and restrict movement. It may also cause damage to the shoulder joint.

Often, tendons can be repaired. However, if the tendons are severely damaged, an operation called reverse shoulder replacement may be a better way to improve the joints function and reduce pain, especially if the joint is affected by arthritis.

This operation is also called reverse arthroplasty. "Arthro" means joint; "plasty" means to mold surgically.

The top of the arm bone fits into a socket on the shoulder blade. In a typical shoulder replacement, a plastic lining is attached to the socket to allow smooth movement. The surgeon removes the top of the arm bone and inserts a metal stem with a ball on the end. Howeve...