Treatments

What is Total Shoulder Replacement

Total shoulder replacement surgery is performed to relieve symptoms of severe shoulder pain and disability due to arthritis. In this surgery, the damaged articulating parts of the shoulder joint are removed and replaced with artificial prostheses. Replacement of both the humeral head and the socket is called a total shoulder replacement.

What are the Indications for Shoulder Joint Replacement?

Total shoulder joint replacement is a surgery indicated for conditions such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis when medication, injections, physical therapy, and activity changes do not help relieve pain. Your doctor recommends surgery when you have the following symptoms:

• Severe shoulder pain that restricts daily activities
• Moderate to severe pain during rest
• Certaine Types of shoulder fractures
• Severe unconstructable ROTATOR CUFF tears - Reverse shoulder Replacement