Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Shoulder replacement surgery is a procedure that replaces the damaged parts of your shoulder joint with artificial components. It’s designed to relieve chronic pain, restore movement, and improve your quality of life. You might be a candidate for this surgery if you suffer from severe arthritis, fractures, or shoulder joint damage that doesn’t respond to other treatments.

Shoulder replacement surgery is usually recommended when pain and stiffness make it difficult to perform daily activities, even after trying medications, injections, or physical therapy.

Conditions we Treat:

  • Osteoarthritis: The most common cause in older adults, when the cartilage cushioning your bones wears away. Shoulder osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint condition where the cartilage covering the bones of the shoulder wears down over time, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): An autoimmune condition that causes joint inflammation and pain. Shoulder Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system attacks the lining of the shoulder joint, leading to inflammation, pain, and stiffness.
  • Post-Traumatic Arthritis: Arthritis that develops after an injury. Shoulder post-traumatic arthritis develops after an injury such as a fracture or dislocation damages the cartilage and joint surfaces of the shoulder.
  • Failed Previous Shoulder Replacement: If a prior replacement didn’t work as expected. A failed previous shoulder replacement occurs when an earlier shoulder implant no longer functions properly due to issues like loosening, infection, instability, or wear and tear. Revision shoulder replacement surgery is performed to correct these problems, relieve pain, and restore shoulder movement.
  • Fractures in Severe Osteoporosis: Fragile bones that break easily. Shoulder fractures in severe osteoporosis occur when weakened bones become fragile and break even with minor falls or injuries.
  • Avascular Necrosis: When the blood supply to the bone is reduced, causing bone death and joint pain. When the blood supply to the shoulder bone is reduced, the bone tissue begins to die, a condition known as avascular necrosis (AVN).
  • Severe Shoulder Fractures: In cases of complex breaks that cannot heal properly on their own. Severe shoulder fractures involve significant breaks or multiple fragments in the bones of the shoulder joint, often affecting the humerus, scapula, or clavicle.

Why Choose RNH Hospital for Shoulder Replacement Surgery

  1. Expert Orthopaedic Surgeons: Our highly skilled specialists have extensive experience in performing complex shoulder replacements with precision and care.
  2. Advanced Surgical Techniques: We use the latest technology and minimally invasive methods to ensure faster recovery and better joint function
  3. Comprehensive Pre- and Post-Operative Care: From diagnosis to rehabilitation, our multidisciplinary team provides personalized support at every stage of your recovery.
  4. State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Equipped with modern operating theatres, advanced imaging, and world-class facilities for optimal surgical outcomes.
  5. Patient-Centred Approach: We focus on your comfort, safety, and long-term shoulder health, ensuring you regain strength and mobility with confidence.
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Possible Complications

Although the success rate is high, shoulder replacement surgery carries a small risk of complications (less than 5%). These may include:

  • Infection
  • Adverse reaction to anaesthesia
  • Nerve or blood vessel injury
  • Rotator cuff tear
  • Fracture around the implant
  • Loosening or dislocation of the replacement components

Your surgical team will take every precaution to minimize these risks.