When non-arthroplasty options either have failed or have a low likelihood of success, reverse shoulder arthroplasty provides reliable pain relief and return of shoulder function in patients with massive rotator cuff tears without arthritis at the time of short to intermediate-term follow-up.

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Glenoid bone defects, when managed with an alteration of surgical technique, including bone-grafting when indicated, are not a contraindication to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.

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