SHOULDER REPLACEMENT

Hip Replacement Shoulder joint replacement surgery is performed to replace a shoulder joint with artificial components (prostheses) when the joint is severely damaged by arthritis or in complex cases of upper arm bone fracture. It is less common than hip or knee replacement, but it also is very successful at relieving pain, both from arthritis and injury.

Patients with bone-on-bone osteoarthritis and intact rotator cuff tendons are generally good candidates for conventional total shoulder replacement, where arthritic joint surfaces are replaced with a highly polished metal ball attached to a stem, and a plastic socket. Another type of shoulder replacement – reverse total shoulder replacement – can be used for people who have completely torn rotator cuffs and the effects of severe arthritis (cuff tear arthropathy) or who have had a previous shoulder replacement that failed. These patients may still have pain or may be unable to lift up their arm past a 90-degree angle. In reverse total shoulder replacement, a metal ball is attached to the shoulder bone and a plastic socket is attached to the upper arm bone, allowing the patient to use the deltoid muscle instead of the torn rotator cuff to lift the arm.

To watch an informative interactive video about this procedure please click here.

THE PROCESS

The Day of Surgery:

Arrange for someone to drive you to and from the hospital
- You will not be able to drive for about 4-6 weeks after surgery
Arrive 2 hours before your scheduled surgery time
Go to the front entrance of the hospital to the Admitting desk
Ambulatory Surgery
- A nurse will admit you and start your IV
- You will be take some pre-op medications with a sip of water
Anesthesia
- Your Anesthesiologist will talk to you about this in detail prior to your surgery

THE SURGERY

Length of the surgery depends on your surgeon
Generally takes 2-4 hours
Stay in the recovery room for 1.5 to 2 hours before going to your room

AFTER SURGERY CARE & REHABILITATION

Your therapist will be working closely with you to achieve your functional goal & help you be more independent.

Our Team

UHJRC Team

Our Goals

Improve mobility & independence
Independent with home exercise program
Return home within 3 days after surgery

Physical Therapy:

Daily physical therapy sessions
Arm exercises
Transfer training
Balance activities

Occupational Therapy:

Dressing
Self-grooming
Arm exercises
Adaptive equipment as needed
Transfer training




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