08/28/2026
Did you know there are two completely different ways to perform a shoulder replacement?
Dr. Adam Pickett breaks down the key differences between Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Replacement:
Anatomic Replacement: Mimics your natural anatomy by placing a new socket on the shoulder blade and a ball on the arm bone. This is ideal for patients with severe arthritis who still have an intact rotator cuff.
Reverse Replacement: Reverses the joint position by putting the ball on the shoulder blade and the socket on the arm bone. This bypasses a torn rotator cuff and allows the deltoid muscle to lift the arm.
This procedure restores shoulder function and mobility, giving patients their quality of life back even when they thought all hope was lost.
Call Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic at (703) 892-6500 to schedule your consultation and find out which option is right for you.