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Anatomic Shoulder Replacement

INDICATIONS

  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Post Traumatic Arthritis
  • Inflammatory Arthritis

PREOP

  • MRI Scan--Evaluate Rotator Cuff
  • CT Scan--Computer Planning
  • Medical Clearance with PMD

RECOVERY

  • 10 days suture removal
  • Three to four weeks sling
  • 4-6 months physical therapy 2 x per week.
  • Expectation is excellent range of motion and minimal to no pain.

TECHNIQUE

Shoulder ball (humerus) is replaced with metal and shoulder socket (glenoid) is replaced with plastic

DAY OF SURGERY

  • Nerve block anesthesia
  • 2 hour surgery
  • One night in hospital
  • 24 hours antibiotics
  • No Foley catheter
  • PT and OT in hospital

WHEN TO HAVE SURGERY?

  • Significant pain
  • Loss of motion
  • Interrupted sleep
  • Poor shoulder function
  • TSA Implants

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  • X-Ray Before

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  • X-ray After

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Questions?

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  • American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • The Association of Clinical Elbow and Shoulder Surgeons (ACESS)
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)