The vast majority of time shoulder replacement is performed because of arthritis in the shoulder. Treatment options for arthritis include injections and surgery. Arthritis can be diagnosed by x-ray coupled with an ultrasound to rule out a rotator cuff tear and then a CT scan to help with preoperative planning. Two different types of shoulder replacement are the standard anatomic shoulder replacement and reverse shoulder replacement.

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