Design mockup of Reach shoulder device implanted into shoulder space

Reach Orthopaedics is developing a shoulder implant to treat middle-aged patients suffering from massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.

Reach’s novel design will help to restore shoulder alignment – increasing mobility and  function, while eliminating chronic pain.

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The above video was developed by Digital Animation students at Nova Scotia Community College as part of their 3D Digital Animation class.

Key Opinion Leader Reviews

  • “The REACH [Shoulder Implant] is a very innovative surgical solution with clear potential to compete with commonly performed procedures for the irreparable cuff tear, specifically, reverse shoulder arthroplasty, implantation of a subacromial balloon and superior capsular reconstruction.”

    - Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic

  • "[The REACH Shoulder Implant] is a promising platform to address the condition of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears in active younger (age <60) individuals. The impetus and basis for the implant, in my opinion, is logical and sound. The preclinical biomechanical studies and implant design enhancements to date are innovative and well-defined with clear objectives for advancement eventually leading to clinical translation."

    - Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto

  • "... compared with SCR, one major attractiveness of the [REACH Shoulder Implant] is that soft-tissue healing is not required... compared with the subacromial balloon, the two main attractive features [of the REACH Shoulder Implant] are (a) lack of resorption and (b) lack of migration."

    - Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic

  • "… this invention is very interesting. I am hopeful that it will provide a less invasive, cost effective early alternative to reverse shoulder arthroplasty…"

    -Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Western University

  • “This device is a logical improvement on SCR and [subacromial balloon]. Both technologies have had mixed reviews... Your new device, however, will be durable in maintaining the biomechanical advantage of re-centering the humeral head.”

    - Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard University