Shoulder replacement surgery
Shoulder replacement surgery is becoming one of the most popular joint replacement surgeries in the orthopedic world. It is identified to have a safe procedure and offers effective pain relief to the shoulder caused by aging or arthritis.
What is shoulder replacement surgery?
A shoulder replacement surgery refers to a procedure that offers you relief from the source of pain in your shoulder. The procedure replaces damaged parts of the shoulder joint with a prosthesis (artificial components). Through the procedure, you can improve your shoulder strength and increase the range of motion of your arm and shoulder. Dr. Dibya Singha in Bhubaneswar is one of the best orthopedic doctors in Odisha. So, if you are experiencing shoulder pain, then you should consult him for advice.
Types of shoulder replacement surgery
There are various types of shoulder replacement surgery. Some of them include the following;
- Hemiarthroplasty, where the ball and stem of the shoulder are replaced.
- Resurfacing hemiarthroplasty is a procedure where the joint surface of the humeral head is replaced using a cap-like prosthesis.
- Anatomic total shoulder replacement, where the arthritic joint gets replaced by a highly polished metal ball.
- Stemless total shoulder arthroplasty, where the upper arm of the shoulder is attached with a metallic ball without a stem.
- Reverse total shoulder replacement, where the joint is literally reversed.
Symptoms stating the requirement for shoulder replacement surgery
Most people require shoulder replacement surgery in Bhubaneswar if they suffer from;
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Avascular necrosis
- Broken shoulder
However, people should also opt for surgery if they experience;
- Weakness in their shoulder
- Severe shoulder pain that interferes with their regular life
- Pain during sleeping or resting
- Little improvement even after trying medication and injections
Risks of shoulder replacement surgery
As with every surgical procedure, shoulder replacement surgery also comes along with certain risks. They are;
Minor infections in the area of surgery. If it is major, then additional surgery might be an option.
- Dislocation of the implant might cause a reversal of the surgical procedure.
- Other prosthesis issues
- Damage of nerves
If you have diabetes, the list of risks increases in this surgery.
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