Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Shoulder replacement surgery is a surgical procedure in which the worn, damaged surfaces of the joint are removed and replaced with new, artificial parts. Your doctor may consider shoulder replacement if you have severe pain which limits daily activities and is not relieved with medications, injections, physical therapy, or other treatments. The goal of the surgery is to relieve pain and restore the alignment and function of your joint. Joint replacement provides the most dramatic relief of arthritis pain available to patients.

Traditionally, shoulder replacement has been an inpatient surgical procedure, but with the introduction of minimally invasive techniques, modern pain relief protocols, improved anesthetic techniques, and rapid rehabilitation, surgeons can perform joint replacement procedures on an outpatient basis.

Outpatient shoulder replacement surgery is the same as traditional shoulder replacement, but the patient can go home on the same day of surgery. This allows patients to recover in the comfort of their own homes instead of overnight in a hospital.

With outpatient shoulder replacement, patients are provided with the support of a visiting nurse and follow-up rehabilitation services. Patients can often return to normal activities quicker and with less pain than with traditional joint replacement surgery.

Advantages of outpatient shoulder replacement surgery include:

  • Rapid recovery
  • Decreased hospital stay
  • Improved pain management protocols
  • Early mobilization
  • Fewer complications
  • Improved outcomes
  • Increased patient satisfaction
  • Lower out-of-pocket costs

 

Shoulder Replacement Procedures at UnaSource Surgery Center

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA)

The “ball” or humeral head (upper arm bone) is replaced with a titanium or metal alloy ball. The “socket” or glenoid of the scapula is resurfaced or replaced with a special polyethylene piece. These pieces mimic the normal anatomy of the shoulder and are fitted specifically to each patient.

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA)

The socket and ball are switched. The metal ball is fixed to the socket or glenoid and the plastic cup is fixed to the humeral head. In doing this, the patient would then use the deltoid muscle instead of the rotator cuff to power and position the arm. The Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty procedure is advised in people with a severe rotator cuff tear, severe arthritis with rotator cuff tearing, or a previous standard shoulder replacement that has failed. This repair is not designed for heavy use and may have more long-term restrictions.

Hemi (Partial) Shoulder Arthroplasty

The “ball” or humeral head (upper arm bone) is replaced with a titanium or metal alloy ball.

 

Shoulder Replacement Experience Timeline

This timeline of actions will help you prepare for shoulder surgery at UnaSource Surgery Center.

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Joint Replacement Video

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