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Shoulder replacement removes damaged areas of bone and replaces them with parts made of metal and plastic (implants). This surgery is called shoulder arthroplasty (ARTH-row-plas-tee). The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint.
A shoulder replacement is a procedure that tries to eliminate the source of pain and dysfunction by replacing damaged parts of the shoulder joint with artificial components called prostheses. The most common reasons for a shoulder replacement surgery are osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tear arthropathy, avascular necrosis or rheumatoid arthritis.
Shoulder replacement surgery is less common than hip or knee replacements. But more than 50,000 shoulder replacements are done in the U.S. each year. An orthopedic surgeon will replace the...
Shoulder replacement surgery was first performed in the U.S. in the 1950s to treat severe shoulder fractures. Over the years, shoulder joint replacement has come to be used for many other painful conditions of the shoulder, such as different forms of arthritis.
The shoulder joint can be replaced by an artificial shoulder or shoulder replacement for pain caused by arthritis or when the shoulder is severely fractured or broken. Arthritis is when the cartilage on the ends of the bones is gone and there is bone rubbing on bone in the joint.
Total shoulder replacement, also known as total shoulder arthroplasty, is a procedure where portions of the bones in the shoulder joint are removed and replaced with artificial implants. It helps restore the function and mobility of the shoulder joint, while also reducing pain.
While there are non-surgical options for treating shoulder pain, such as cortisone, gel and biologic injections, the decision to get a total shoulder replacement is entirely up to you. Recovery from total shoulder replacement takes about two to six months and often involves physical therapy.
Shoulder replacement surgery involves removing damaged areas of your shoulder and replacing them with artificial parts. The procedure is performed to relieve pain and improve mobility. You...
Shoulder replacement surgery involves removing damaged parts of the shoulder bones and replacing them with prosthetic implants. Most people have less pain and greater mobility after surgery.
Shoulder replacement surgery is done with artificial parts. These new parts are called implants. Replacement surgery also is called shoulder arthroplasty. Replacement options depend on how much joint damage you have. Partial shoulder replacement also is called hemi-arthroplasty. Only the head of the humerus is replaced.