Total Shoulder Replacement
Total shoulder arthroplasty replaces both the humeral head and the glenoid socket in the shoulder joint. It is the most common shoulder replacement procedure. A whole endoprosthesis is required if both joint surfaces, the humeral head, and the glenoid, are worn out. The section of the humeral head closest to the joint is removed in this form of replacement. The inside of the upper arm bone (marrow space) is then prepped for the prosthetic stem.
Within the bone, a prosthetic stem is placed. The loosening of the glenoid component is one of the most serious problems of a complete shoulder prosthesis. This causes new pain and limits mobility. Shoulder surgery necessitates a thorough diagnosis as well as precise size and fitting of prosthetic components. The shoulder specialist must carefully assess any potential issues, such as osteoprosis (decreased bone quality).
How is Shoulder Replacement Surgery Done?
There are two main types of shoulder replacement surgeries. They are,
Advantages and Disadvantages of Shoulder Replacement Surgery
There are many advantages to opting for shoulder arthroplasty. It improves the scope of movement of the shoulder and hands. It reduces a considerable amount of pain and sometimes even cures the condition completely and eliminates pain. It increases the quality of life of the patient and restores complete activity. It increases independence and confidence in the patient. Mostly, shoulder replacement surgery is a couple of hours long procedure. The recovery is very quick. The patients can go home within a day or two.
There are very few disadvantages to this procedure. The pain can be managed with over-the-counter pain relief medication. Overall, the benefits of the procedure outweigh the disadvantages.
