Dr. Sablan performs Reverse Shoulder Replacements in Hampton

Doctor Spotlight

Oct 03, 2016

For patients with large rotator cuff tears who have developed a complex type of shoulder arthritis called “cuff tear arthropathy”, a conventional total shoulder replacement may result in pain and limited motion.  Reverse total shoulder replacement may be an option.

Dr. Nicholas Sablan specializes in this type of shoulder surgery.

To learn more about this type of shoulder replacement, click the following link

http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00504

Nicholas K. Sablan, M.D.

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Nicholas K. Sablan, M.D.

Sports Medicine & Shoulder

May 10, 2026

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