Shoulder & Elbow Replacement
Total shoulder, reverse shoulder, and elbow replacement for patients with advanced arthritis, rotator cuff damage, or complex joint injury.
Shoulder & Elbow Conditions Dr. Aggarwal Treats
Matching the Procedure to the Damage
A standard total shoulder replacement works well when the rotator cuff tendons are intact and functioning. When the rotator cuff is torn beyond repair — common in older patients with long-standing shoulder arthritis — a reverse shoulder replacement changes the mechanics of the joint so that the deltoid muscle, rather than the damaged rotator cuff, powers arm movement. Dr. Aggarwal assesses cuff integrity and joint damage on imaging to determine which approach will give the most durable, functional result.
Elbow Replacement
For advanced elbow arthritis or complex fractures where fixation isn’t viable, elbow replacement restores motion and relieves pain that has stopped responding to conservative treatment.
Living With Shoulder or Elbow Pain?
Get an assessment of which treatment approach fits your specific joint damage.