This highly successful joint replacement surgery can now be done same-day at CSMO Surgery!
Understanding Shoulder Replacement
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint, where the upper arm bone fits into a socket in the shoulder. Along with the hips, a healthy shoulder moves more than any other joint in the body, making wear, tear, and injury common. Conditions such as arthritis and injuries can damage the shoulder joint and cause pain, weakness, and stiffness. If non-surgical methods prove unsuccessful, shoulder replacement surgery can be an effective way to provide long-term relief from these symptoms.
New Solutions
Total shoulder replacement, or shoulder arthroplasty, is the third most common joint replacement in the U.S., with over 100,000 surgeries performed each year. During this surgery, both the ball and socket are replaced with implants that replicates the normal function of the bones and joint. Total shoulder replacement is now available as a same-day procedure thanks to ambulatory surgery centers that specialize in this type of care.
What to Expect
Patients typically receive general anesthesia before surgery, as well as a nerve block to numb the shoulder and provide pain control for the first days of recovery. The procedure typically takes 1-2 hours, during which an orthopedic surgeon will remove the damaged areas of bone and replace them with implants made of metal and plastic. In the same-day setting, patients will be free to return home afterward with a trusted guardian.
Benefits to Patients
Total shoulder replacement is mostly commonly recommended for people in their 60s or 70s who suffer from severe arthritis or because of a rotator cuff tear or complex shoulder fracture. It has a high success rate of relieving pain and improving range of motion and shoulder strength. Plus, state-of-the-art care makes it possible for patients to undergo surgery and then recover in the comfort of their own homes – decreasing infection risk, sparing the costs of a hospital visit, and providing the convenience of immediate control over the postoperative period.
Don’t keep suffering with shoulder pain – help is available for you!
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Todd Bell, MD
Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine & Traumatology Surgeon with Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
“Shoulder replacements have become more common in recent years due to expanding indications – meaning more conditions can be treated with the procedure – as well as better surgical technology and implant design. What was traditionally an inpatient procedure can now often be performed in a same day setting like CSMO Surgery – thanks to techniques that reduce blood loss, improved pain control, and the decreased need for narcotic medications. These advances collectively contribute to better surgical outcomes, reduced recovery times and enhanced overall patient experiences with total shoulder replacement.” – Dr. Todd Bell
