Robotic-Assisted Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: Rationale, Potential, Challenges, and Future Directions.

J Bone Joint Surg Am · Mar 04 2026 · Review

Menendez ME, Mighell MA, Sanchez-Sotelo J, Athwal GS

Roth / McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St Joseph's Health Care, London, Canada

Shoulder & Elbow

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review outlines the rationale, potential benefits, and implementation challenges of robotic-assisted reverse shoulder arthroplasty, aimed at improving implant positioning accuracy.
Abstract, as published

Robotic-assisted reverse shoulder arthroplasty has recently entered early limited clinical use, with the goal of improving the execution of preoperative plans and reducing malposition outliers that increase complication rates and health-care costs. This Innovation article reviews the rationale for this technology, explores its potential impact, examines key implementation challenges, and highlights the future directions needed to determine its ultimate value.

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