Multiple Options for Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Many people develop shoulder pain with increasing age and some others experience it due to injury or fracture. Such pain and stiffness in the shoulder gradually make it difficult for the people to survive. To treat such conditions shoulder replacement surgery is the right solution.
Shoulder replacement surgery is a successful procedure that has helped many patients suffering from severe shoulder joint pain. Many patients get back to the activities they love like playing tennis, swimming, golf, yoga and other personal interests after the shoulder replacement surgery. Shoulder replacement surgery brings great relief from pain and restores strength to the shoulder.
Shoulder Replacement procedure involves removing the damaged shoulder joints or caps and replacing them with artificial implants. If you are struggling with shoulder pain or arthritis, consult Dr. Banarji BH, who is one of the famous and well-experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon in Bengaluru.
And also check out the different options for shoulder replacement surgery :
And also check out the different options for shoulder replacement surgery :
Total Shoulder Replacement- It is also called traditional shoulder replacement. In this procedure, the damaged joint surface is replaced with a metal ball. Total shoulder replacement is considered to be most reliable for patients with bone on bone osteoarthritis and rotator cuff tendons.
Stemmed Hemiarthroplasty- During a partial or stemmed shoulder hemiarthroplasty, only the humeral head of the arm is removed and replaced with a prosthetic ball. Hemiarthroplasty is suggested when the humeral head is severely damaged and the socket is normal.
Resurfacing Hemiarthroplasty- Unlike a stemmed hemiarthroplasty, shoulder resurfacing does not require the complete removal of the humeral head but only the damage in the humeral head is fitted with a smooth cap-like prosthetic.
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement- This treatment is helpful for people suffering from severe arm weakness. In this procedure, a metal ball is attached to the shoulder and socket is attached to the upper arm bone.
Things you should know before and after the shoulder replacement surgery
Before the surgery
Days before the surgery, an Orthopaedic Surgeon may ask the patient to undergo a complete physical examination to determine the general health condition. Weeks before the procedure, a patient needs to quit smoking, drinking, and intake of certain medications. The surgery is done under general anesthesia and may take about two to three hours.
After the surgery
A patient needs to stay in the hospital for two to five days after the surgery. Most people require around six weeks for recovering.
Pain Management- The patient may experience pain as a part of the natural healing process. Medications are prescribed to relieve from pain and antibiotics are prescribed to prevent infection. Pain management is an important part of the treatment and physiotherapy also begin soon after the treatment.
Rehabilitation- A well-planned rehabilitation program is necessary for the success of shoulder replacement. Physiotherapy is started soon after the surgery. The physiotherapist also suggests some home exercises which is necessary to strengthen the shoulders.
As with any other surgical procedures, there might be slight complications which happen only in rarest cases such as infection, bleeding, and swelling. Such complications can be avoided if you consult an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon like Dr. Banarji BH.
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