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A local man rowed across the Atlantic with a shoulder prosthesis. You can listen to the video or read the report. The TSR is mentioned below the photo of him holding a USA flag.
www.kolotv.com
Administrative note: It appears from the information in the article that he received a reverse shoulder replacement rather than a standard replacement, making this feat even more notable since the rotator cuff muscles that provide strength and flexibility for the shoulder joint are not functional because of damage. Instead, with a reverse replacement, the deltoid muscle take over those functions and the patient has to "relearn" how to use their shoulder with this accommodation.
Reno man rows across Atlantic Ocean
Reno’s Owen Gray has joined elite company after rowing across the Atlantic Ocean.
www.kolotv.com
Administrative note: It appears from the information in the article that he received a reverse shoulder replacement rather than a standard replacement, making this feat even more notable since the rotator cuff muscles that provide strength and flexibility for the shoulder joint are not functional because of damage. Instead, with a reverse replacement, the deltoid muscle take over those functions and the patient has to "relearn" how to use their shoulder with this accommodation.
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