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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: When and How?

At the Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy: The Cowboy Way course, Kevin W. Farmer, MD (Gainesville, FL), reviews the evolving role of reverse shoulder arthroplasty for rotator cuff tear arthropathy, emphasizing that glenoid lateralization, inferior glenosphere positioning, and optimized implant design are key factors in improving pain relief, range of motion, and functional outcomes across both older and selected younger patients.