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Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) has transformed the treatment of patients with cuff-deficient shoulders and complex proximal humerus pathology.

The biceps brachii is a powerful muscle of the arm that plays an important role in elbow flexion and forearm supination, while also contributing to shoulder function.
At the shoulder, the biceps has two proximal heads:

A rotator cuff tear is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain, weakness and difficulty with overhead activities. It can occur suddenly after an injury or develop gradually as the tendon undergoes age-related and mechanical changes.

They are the high-energy injuries, often accompanied by a cascade of multi-system trauma like rib fractures, pneumothorax, and spine injuries.

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) has transformed the treatment of patients with cuff-deficient shoulders and complex proximal humerus pathology.