Shoulder Replacement

What Is Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

Shoulder replacement surgery, or shoulder arthroplasty, is a highly successful procedure where a surgeon removes damaged bone and cartilage from the shoulder joint and replaces it with artificial metal and plastic components. This surgery is primarily performed to relieve severe pain and stiffness caused by advanced arthritis or major trauma.

What are the Types of Shoulder Replacement

The type of surgery recommended depends heavily on the extent of your joint damage and the strength of your rotator cuff muscles: 

• Anatomic Total Shoulder Replacement: Both the natural ball and socket are replaced with artificial parts that mimic your natural anatomy. It is ideal for patients with severe osteoarthritis who still have a functional, intact rotator cuff. 
• Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement: The positions of the ball and socket are reversed—the artificial ball is fixed to the shoulder blade, and the socket is placed on the arm bone. This allows the large deltoid muscle to lift the arm instead of a damaged rotator cuff. 
• Partial Shoulder Replacement (Hemiarthroplasty): Only the ball of the joint is replaced while keeping the natural socket intact. This is typically done if the socket is healthy or if the bone is too weak to support a new lining. 
• Shoulder Resurfacing: The damaged surface of the bone is covered with a smooth, protective metal cap rather than removing the entire joint structure.
  
  
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