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Shoulder Replacement

Replaces damaged shoulder ball/socket with artificial parts.

Shoulder Replacement

Severe arthritis, rotator cuff tears

Why do get this surgery?

What does the surgeon do in the surgery?

Shoulder replacement replaces damaged joints with prosthetics for arthritis or rotator cuff tears. Anatomic (ball-and-socket) or reverse (socket-and-ball) implants address varying degrees of damage. Outpatient procedures with rapid PT protocols enable 80% pain reduction and improved mobility within weeks.
Implants last 15+ years in 90% of patients.

How successful is this surgery?

What can go wrong in surgery?

85-90%

Infection (1-2%), implant loosening (3-5%)

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