There is no doubt that shoulder replacement is the most common procedure. It helps to relieve shoulder pain and has become a successful process among patients who resume their normal routine and reduce their shoulder pain. Dr Pramod Bhor is among the top orthopedic doctors offering shoulder replacement in Navi Mumbai. He is well-renowned and has successfully achieved shoulder replacement milestones in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
What does shoulder replacement mean?
Shoulder replacement is also called shoulder arthroplasty. Shoulder Arthroscopy surgeon in Navi Mumbai also call it a joint arthroplasty. In shoulder replacement surgery, a shoulder specialist replaces your bone and connective tissue in the natural shoulder joint with a new prosthesis. New artificial shoulder joints are composed of plastic and metal. The shoulder has an upper arm bone that connects with your scapula. The ball-shaped humerus head fits into the cup-shaped socket in the glenoid.
Who should not opt for shoulder surgery?
Some patients should not opt for shoulder surgery. These patients are:
⦁ who have active infections
⦁ have signs that are not disabling significantly
⦁ paralysis or experience loss of both deltoid muscles or rotator cuff
⦁ have a progressive nervous system disease that impacts your joint
Also, a few patients who have early-stage osteoarthritis might want to first try conservative management, and non-surgical management of their condition to consider whether shoulder surgery is crucial or might get delayed. Such measures are:
⦁ Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
⦁ Corticosteroid injection
⦁ Physical therapy
Types of Shoulder Surgery
Different types of shoulder surgery are done. A shoulder specialist may tell you which one is the right shoulder surgery for you. It is based on:
⦁ Shoulder stability
⦁ Bone strength
⦁ Muscle condition around the shoulder
There are primarily four types of shoulder surgery procedure that includes:
Total shoulder surgery
In total shoulder surgery, your orthopedic doctor replaces the ball at the top of the upper arm with a new prosthesis. They also replace sockets if required with a new artificially made socket. The shoulder surgery is performed in rare cases if muscles around the shoulder are not functioning properly.
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
In reverse shoulder replacement, the shoulder specialist switches around the positions of the ball and socket in the joint. They may attach a metal ball to the shoulder blade where the socket was present. They ensured to insert of a new socket to the top of the upper arm where the ball was present. The new artificial socket and ball are fixed properly in place with bone cement. This process of reverse shoulder surgery is performed when muscles don’t work well, for instance, if you have a rotator cuff tear.
Hemi Arthroplasty
Hemi Arthroplasty is also called partial shoulder surgery. In this process, the surgeon specialist replaces the ball at the top of the arm. The new artificial ball moves within the socket that you already have.
Revision Shoulder Replacement
Repeat shoulder replacement surgery is called revision. You might have to do this if your impact wears out or loses out. Revision shoulder replacement is more difficult than the first operation. The orthopedic doctor in Kharghar first removes the artificial joints before they put in a new one. They might even remove the bone of the upper arm in a second operation which would likely break. It takes time to recover from a revision shoulder surgery than the first operation and the risk of infection is high.
Resurfacing shoulder surgery
Resurfacing shoulder surgery means replacing only the worn surface of the joint. In resurfacing shoulder surgery, the orthopedic doctor removes the damaged ball surface and places a cap over it.
What happens during shoulder surgery?
An anaesthesiologist before your shoulder surgery begins, gives you anaesthesia to numb your body and ensures that you don’t feel any shoulder pain. They might give you general anaesthesia so that you will fall asleep and your shoulder area will become numb or your whole body will become numb.
During shoulder surgery, an orthopedic doctor will:
⦁ Install the prosthetic shoulder
⦁ Make a small cut in the skin around the shoulder
⦁ Removes the damaged cartilage and bone from the shoulder joint
⦁ Realign your shoulder and arm and stitch the incision closed
Risks Associated with Shoulder Surgery
Risks are rare in shoulder replacement surgery, but might include:
⦁ Stiffness
⦁ Nerve damage
⦁ Infection
⦁ The ball slipped out of the socket
⦁ Glenoid loosening
An arthritic shoulder is tight before the shoulder surgery. If stiffness is there in your shoulder then during shoulder surgery motion gets restored. Continuous physical therapy helps in the effective restoration of shoulder strength and emotion.
Everything about Shoulder Replacement Recovery
You may go home on the same day after your shoulder surgery. The shoulder might swell and hurt you. Orthopedic surgeon prescribes drugs so that your pain will reduce. Cold compresses will assist in the control of swelling.
The arm might be in a brace to keep it from moving. Within a day or two, you can start your physical therapy to get your new shoulder and arm working. The shoulder replacement recovery takes time and you should do exercises that will improve your new joint works.
Ensure that you don’t rush things and it might take 4 weeks for you to recover from shoulder surgery and don’t pick up heavy things. The arm might be in a sling, most of the time during recovery. It might take 6 weeks or more before you start to get back to your normal routine. You might have to take regular follow-ups with your orthopedic doctor so that you recover from your shoulder replacement.
Get Back to Work After Shoulder Surgery
The exact time when a patient will return to work or daily routine is based on the shoulder strength and motion and how the patient is progressing.
Basically:
⦁ Four months or more of the recovery time is needed for physical or heavy activity
⦁ Two to three weeks: You may return to your work desk soon.
The presurgical condition of the patient’s shoulder tendons and muscles plays a crucial role in the patient’s recovery time frame. If the tendon and muscles are in good condition before shoulder surgery, rehabilitation is easy.
If you are planning for shoulder surgery or would like to know more details about shoulder replacement in Navi Mumbai then please contact Dr. Pramod Bhor.
Faq's
When can I drive after shoulder replacement?
Once you go through your shoulder replacement in Navi Mumbai, you must have an adequate range of motion and strength and you must be able to control the car comfortably and safely. It might take 4 to 6 weeks for a patient to drive comfortably after having shoulder replacement surgery.
How soon can I travel after shoulder surgery?
You may travel after two weeks of your shoulder surgery but make sure to discuss with your shoulder replacement doctor before travelling.
How painful is shoulder replacement surgery?
Shoulder replacement surgery is less painful but patients might feel discomfort in the first few weeks of their shoulder replacement in Navi Mumbai. This pain is manageable and your orthopedic doctor might give you a prescription to get rid of your shoulder pain after your shoulder replacement.
Will shoulder replacement get rid of arthritis?
Yes, there is no doubt that once you go through shoulder replacement, you eliminate your arthritis pain as your damaged shoulder part gets replaced with a new component and you get rid of shoulder arthritis.
What age is best for shoulder replacement?
Different factors decide your shoulder replacement such as your level of pain, and age. Generally, the orthopedic doctor suggests shoulder replacement in Navi Mumbai under 60 years old. If you keep on waiting and your arthritis pain becomes severe, it will create more deformity in your bones and it will be difficult for you to perform your daily physical activities.