Shoulder Replacement Surgery
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It is a procedure used to treat severe shoulder arthritis or damage to the shoulder joint. There are three main types of shoulder replacement, each designed for specific conditions. The first is Total Shoulder Replacement (TSA), which is typically recommended for patients suffering from arthritis or significant joint damage. In this procedure, both the ball (humeral head) and the socket (glenoid) of the shoulder joint are replaced with artificial components, usually made of metal, plastic, or ceramic. The goal is to restore the shoulder's function and relieve pain by replacing the damaged parts with a prosthetic joint.
It is often used in cases where the rotator cuff muscles are severely damaged or non-functional. Unlike traditional shoulder replacement, the reverse procedure involves switching the positions of the ball and socket. The ball is placed on the shoulder blade (scapula), and the socket is placed on the upper arm bone (humerus). This reversal allows the deltoid muscle to compensate for the damaged rotator cuff, enabling improved function, particularly for patients with rotator cuff tear arthropathy or other shoulder conditions that affect the rotator cuff.
This procedure is typically performed when only the ball of the shoulder joint is damaged, and the socket remains healthy. Often used for fractures or arthritis affecting only one part of the joint, hemiarthroplasty involves replacing just the humeral head with a prosthetic while leaving the natural socket intact. If the socket is also damaged, a total shoulder replacement may be considered. Hemiarthroplasty aims to relieve pain and restore function by replacing the damaged portion of the joint while preserving the natural socket.
Each of these shoulder replacement types is chosen based on the patient's specific condition and the extent of joint damage, with the overall goal of improving quality of life and shoulder function.
Shoulder conditions like frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tears, Bankart lesions, and dislocations can greatly affect mobility. A frozen shoulder leads to stiffness and pain, requiring surgery if therapy and medications fail. Rotator cuff tears cause ongoing pain and weakness, with surgery recommended if conservative treatments don't work. A Bankart lesion, a tear in the shoulder cartilage from dislocation, results in instability, needing surgical repair for recurrent issues. Lastly, shoulder dislocations occur when the upper arm bone slips out of the socket, often requiring surgery if they happen frequently or do not improve with conservative treatment.
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