Free Online Seminar:
Restoring Shoulder Function:
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement

What You'll Learn

 

Shoulder pain can stop you from doing simple things like reaching for a coffee cup, throwing a ball with your kids, or sleeping through the night. When the shoulder pain is from arthritis and there is a rotator cuff tear, reverse total shoulder replacement surgery might be the answer. There are a lot of misconceptions about this groundbreaking surgery, and this seminar is being presented to clarify this.

 

Doctor Butzen will explain how this surgery works and who it is for. He'll walk through what happens before, during, and after the procedure. You'll learn about recovery time, what results to expect, and how people get back to their activities and life.

 

This presentation is for anyone dealing with shoulder pain, rotator cuff problems, or shoulder arthritis. It's also helpful if you've been told you need shoulder surgery but want to understand your options better.

 

About the Presentation

 

Dr. Butzen will present for 30 minutes, covering the basics of shoulder pain with specific details about reverse total shoulder replacement. No medical jargon - just clear explanations of how the surgery restores shoulder function when other treatments haven't worked.

 

After the presentation, Doctor Butzen will answer your questions live. Plan for at least 15 minutes of Q&A, but he'll stay on as long as needed to answer every question. This is your chance to ask a board-certified shoulder surgeon anything about the procedure, recovery, or how to decide if it is right for you.

 

Why Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement?

 

Traditional rotator cuff surgery fixes torn tendons. But some rotator cuff tears are too big to repair. When that happens, reverse total shoulder replacement surgery changes how your shoulder works. It uses your deltoid muscle instead of your damaged rotator cuff to lift your arm. Another indication for this surgery is shoulder arthritis, where the surface of the joint wears out and needs to be replaced.

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Dr. Butzen performs more than 100 reverse total shoulder replacements each year at Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango. His patients often regain the ability to lift their arms, reduce pain, and return to activities they thought they'd lost forever.

 

Who Should Attend

 

This seminar is perfect for you if:

• You have shoulder pain that limits your daily activities

• You've been told you have a rotator cuff tear that can't be repaired

• You have shoulder arthritis combined with rotator cuff problems

• You're considering shoulder replacement surgery and want to learn more

• A family member is facing shoulder surgery and you want to support them

• You are interested in shoulder anatomy, science, mechanics, or the human body

 

You don't need to be a current patient to attend. This seminar is open to anyone in the Durango, Farmington, Cortez, or Pagosa Springs areas who wants to learn about shoulder treatment options.

 

About Doctor Brian Butzen

 

Brian Butzen MD is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, wrist, and hand surgery. He's been practicing in Durango since 2013 and is a partner at Animas Orthopedic Associates.

He completed fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery, giving him advanced experience in both shoulder surgery and hand surgery. He's the only surgeon in the Four Corners region who performs lower trapezius tendon transfer for rotator cuff tears that can't be repaired any other way.

 

Dr. Butzen stays current with the latest surgical techniques by attending medical conferences and working with his mentors from training. He is also actively developing and refining groundbreaking techniques. His infection rate is well below 1%, and his patients benefit from care at Animas Surgical Hospital, which is renowned for the best patient experience and quality ratings in the area.

 

What sets Dr. Butzen apart is how he treats his patients. He speaks to his patients like humans, and explains their problems in ways that they understand. He offers the pros and cons of the treatment options and lets his patients decide their own path of care, supporting them in whatever decision they make. He offers direct communication, so you're never left wondering about your care, and your questions are answered fully. His reputation is second to none.

 

How to Join

 

Sign up using the form above. You'll receive a confirmation email. We'll send you the YouTube Live link one week before the event and again the week of December 3. Save these emails so you have the link when you're ready to join.

 

The seminar is completely free. No sales pitch - just helpful information from a surgeon who's helped hundreds of people in the Four Corners area restore their shoulder function.

 

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 3 at 6:30 PM Mountain Time. Whether you're dealing with shoulder pain now or want to learn more for the future, this seminar will give you the information you need to make good decisions about your shoulder health.

 

Questions?

 

If you have trouble signing up or need help accessing the seminar, contact Doctor Butzen at doctorbutzen@gmail.com or text him at 970-403-5333. 

 

We'll see you online on December 3!