Pain Relief
Shoulder replacement provides dramatic pain relief for end-stage arthritis.
Joint Replacement
Shoulder Replacement Surgery in Ronceverte, WV
Severe shoulder arthritis or irreparable rotator cuff tears may require shoulder replacement. Dr. Stapleton performs both anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
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- ✓Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA)
- ✓Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA)
- ✓RTSA for cuff tear arthropathy
- ✓Outpatient or 1-night stay
- ✓PT begins within days
Benefits & Outcomes
Reverse for Cuff Tears
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty allows function even with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.
Restoration of Function
Most patients achieve functional overhead range of motion within 3–6 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is reverse shoulder replacement?▾
RTSA reverses the ball-and-socket geometry — allowing the deltoid to compensate for a missing or dysfunctional rotator cuff.
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