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Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Total Shoulder Replacement SurgeryTotal shoulder replacement surgery can ease pain and improve motion in your shoulder joint. During thisprocedure, a surgeon replaces the ball of your upper arm, or humerus, and the socket in your shoulder blade,or scapula, with a metal and plastic implant. The implant includes a stem, ball, and socket.You will first be given anesthesia. This medicine will help you relax and not feel pain. You may fall asleep. Yoursurgeon will then make an incision, or cut, near the top of your shoulder.Now able to see your shoulder joint, your surgeon will remove the head, or ball, of your upper arm bone. Theywill smooth out the socket, removing damaged cartilage and bone.You are now ready for your implant. Your surgeon will press the plastic socket into your shoulder blade. Bonecement may be used to help hold it in place.Your surgeon will then make space in your upper arm bone for the stem. Once the stem is in place, they willattach the ball.Finally, your surgeon will join the ball and socket together, making a new, healthy shoulder joint.After surgery, your care team will put together an exercise rehab plan to help you fully recover.Page 1 ofThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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