During this procedure, we replace the ball and socket of the shoulder joint. This type of surgery is typically used to treat a shoulder joint damaged by arthritis, but with no tears in the rotator cuff.

This procedure is also called hemiarthroplasty. We use this technique when the shoulder socket and rotator cuff are healthy, but the ball of the shoulder joint needs to be replaced. It can treat arthritis in the shoulder joint or a severe fracture of the upper arm bone (humerus).

In a reverse shoulder replacement, the placement of the implanted ball and socket is reversed. We typically use this surgery as an option for people with severe rotator cuff tears, arthritis with rotator cuff damage, or a failed prior shoulder replacement. A reverse shoulder replacement allows other muscles to lift your arm.

Older adults are more prone to fractures in the ball of the shoulder joint, especially resulting from a fall. We fast-track geriatric fracture patients from the emergency department to the operating room as soon as possible. Getting in and out of surgery as quickly as possible means fewer complications and a faster recovery.

If you’ve had a previous shoulder replacement that needs to be revised, we can help. Shoulder implants can loosen from the bone, or you might experience stiffness, infection, or a fracture around the implant. Our joint replacement surgeons are highly skilled in performing challenging revision shoulder surgeries. We are one of only a few centers in South Florida with the expertise to handle these complex cases.