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Indications for Shoulder Replacement Surgery

When Is Shoulder Replacement Surgery the Right Choice for You?

What is Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

Shoulder replacement surgery is a procedure designed to replace damaged or diseased parts of the shoulder joint with artificial implants. This surgery helps to restore shoulder function, relieve pain, and improve mobility for individuals suffering from severe shoulder conditions that cannot be treated with non-surgical options.

Dr. Abhinav Mishra, an expert in advanced shoulder surgeries, offers individualized treatment plans to determine if shoulder replacement is the best option based on your unique condition.

Why Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

  • Pain persists even when resting.
  • Movement is significantly restricted, affecting daily life.
  • Non-surgical treatments like medication, physical therapy, or injections no longer provide relief.
  • Joint deformity is present, or the shoulder becomes unstable.

Indications for Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)
  • Symptoms: Chronic pain, stiffness, and limited shoulder motion that impact daily activities.
  • Why Surgery is Needed: When the cartilage in the shoulder joint wears away, causing bone-on-bone contact and resulting in pain and loss of movement. If conservative treatments fail, shoulder replacement may be necessary to restore function and relieve pain.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (Autoimmune Joint Disease)
  • Symptoms: Swelling, pain, and joint deformity due to inflammation of the shoulder joint.
  • Why Surgery is Needed: Inflammatory arthritis can lead to joint destruction. If medications and other treatments do not provide relief, shoulder replacement may help reduce pain and improve mobility.
Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Symptoms: Weakness, pain, and limited mobility due to tears in the rotator cuff muscles and tendons.
  • Why Surgery is Needed: When a large rotator cuff tear cannot be repaired with surgery or physical therapy, especially when accompanied by arthritis, shoulder replacement can help restore function and alleviate pain.
Shoulder Fractures (Severe)
  • Symptoms: Intense pain, swelling, and an inability to move the arm due to severe fractures of the shoulder joint.
  • Why Surgery is Needed: For fractures that cannot heal properly with nonsurgical treatment or when they affect the shoulder's function, shoulder replacement may be required to restore mobility and reduce pain.
Cuff Tear Arthropathy
  • Symptoms: Pain, weakness, and limited mobility due to a combination of a rotator cuff tear and arthritis.
  • Why Surgery is Needed: If the rotator cuff is severely damaged and arthritic changes are present, a reverse shoulder replacement can restore function by relying on the deltoid muscle to assist with shoulder movement.
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