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Avoiding the Walk of Shame in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty

August 18, 2025 1 min read Premium comments

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Avoiding the Walk of Shame in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
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For shoulder surgeons, glenoid bone loss (GBL) in primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is the orthopedic equivalent of stepping up to the plate and realizing the infield is underwater. Sure, the game can still be played—but you’re going to need a better strategy.

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