Did you know that total shoulder arthroplasty has increased by 243 % during the last decade?
Total shoulder arthroplasty is a technique that is used to replace the deceased socket joint and ball with a replacement like a prosthesis made up of metal and polyethylene components. The current components used include polyethylene cemented components that is fixated by allowing Bony in grow within the porous ends of the component. This surgery is used to remove the damaged cartilages of faces and replace them with smooth artificial parts. It is a procedure performed to reduce shoulder pain and improve the range of motion. Anyone can benefit from shoulder replacement surgery.
Mind Boggling Fact
More about Shoulder Arthroplasty
Shoulder Anatomy
The shoulder contains a ball and socket joint where the ball-shaped head (humerus) is placed within the socket ( glenoid). This glenoid is a part of the shoulder blade called the scapula. The tendons and muscles surrounding the humeral head are called the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is responsible for arm movement and it stabilizes the range of motion.
Ideal Candidate
For appropriate shoulder replacement, the patient must have severe pain combined with arthritis with or without rotator cuff tear. Patients with fractures can also be subjected to shoulder replacement surgery if the socket or the humerus is damaged. This technique for surgery is implemented when the conservative options do not offer positive results. If the patient experiences severe pain and cannot perform regular activities shoulder replacement is the best option.
Type of Shoulder Replacement
There are basically two types of shoulder replacement. One in which natural biomechanics are preserved is the Anatomical or Total Shoulder Replacement. There is another variety in which biomechanics of the shoulder is changed. This is called Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement. Here the regular ball of the humerus is shifted to the glenoid side. Hence position of ball and socket is reversed. The decision to perform Anatomical or Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement is made by the assessing the amount of damage in the shoulder joint.
Procedure
The shoulder replacement surgery involves the removal of the damaged portion and replacing it with a plastic or metal cup. A plastic Cup is used to replace the shoulder socket and a metal ball is attached to the humerus. This humerus attachment is performed by inserting the stem down the shaft of the old humerus bone. The patient might also be subjected to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty where a patient has multiple damages that cannot be repaired through shoulder replacement surgery.
If Dr. VIJAY BANG determined that the patient requires a shoulder replacement surgery he will explain the concept in detail to prepare you for the surgery. The patients are subjected to physical therapy after the surgery to experience positive recovery.
Follow Up
After a typical shoulder replacement surgery, the patient’s arm requires a four to six-week rest time where their hand is placed in a shoulder immobilizer. The patient can however walk from the next day. The doctor might encourage a gentle passive range of motion of the shoulder to avoid stiffness. The patients will be introduced to a physical therapist to ensure their appropriate movement of shoulder with safety. Later the physical therapy visits are increased to improve the range of motion. Then the patient can resume their work after 4 months of rest. The complete recovery is possible within 6 to 9 months.
Why Bang is the ideal Solution?
Bang clinic offers advanced shoulder replacement surgery after a consultation with Doctor Vijay Bang. We offer advanced equipment combined with implants that suppose a speedy recovery of the patients.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Does shoulder replacement surgery require general anesthesia?
This is a major surgery. The beauty of the surgery lies in the fact that it is majorly done under regional anesthesia and it requires minimum general anesthesia. So the patients are advised to relax during and after the surgery.
How long does it take for the surgery to complete?
Normally the shoulder replacement surgery consumes about 2.5 hours including anesthesia.
Where is the surgery performed?
The best operation theatres possible are selected for the surgery. Depending upon your medical history and health status the surgery is performed in an appropriate hospital set up. The patients are required to stay overnight at the hospital.
Is shoulder replacement surgery painful?
The patient is painless for a day after surgery due to the effect of nerve block. The pain after that is minimal considering the latest pain relieving drugs available. The patient is usually pain free and off any kind of medications within 5 days.
What can I expect after shoulder replacement surgery?
The patients, are kept in ICU for few hours immediate post operatively if required. They are then transferred to the room in the evening. He is instructed about the post operative protocols and dischaged in the coming morning after complete evaluation.
What are the latest developments in the field and how can I gain out of it?
The shoulder replacement surgery has been updating itself every now and then. This is the best part you gain at our centre. Dr Vijay Bang does the surgery with latest technology and have been using best in class stemless implants since inception. The finer details while doing surgery are taken care of with the pre operative planning in the software using patients own CT scan. So you get surgery tailored for youe own shoulder.
We Have Cured Them
Here is a list of our happy patients who experienced satisfying results through our treatment options.
“I highly recommend Dr Vijay Bang as he is very up to date with knowledge as well as highly professional. I had severe shoulder pain. He did an Xray and made prompt diagnosis. I took injection in my shoulder. The results have been fantastic and I am painfree since then.”
“I am impressed by the way Dr Vijay Bang deals with his patients. I had multiple shoulder dislocations. I was suffering, doctor made prompt diagnosis, had full confidence and operated well. I had no problems before, during as well as after surgery. I definitely recommend him.”
“At first I wasn’t sure if I should go ahead with the arthroscopic surgery Dr Vijay Bang had recommended, but I went ahead anyway considering his reputation. I was amazed to see the work at par with west is being done here. I am very happy with my decision and recommend him to everyone.”
“I cannot thank you enough for understanding and supporting me in my difficult times. I had no one to support in India when Dr Vijay Bang and his team supported me for my shoulder fracture treatment. I am very happy and strongly recommend the team.”
“I chose Dr Vijay Bang because he is the provider of the umbrella of shoulder treatments under one roof. My mother fell in the bathroom and was not able to lift her arm. The surgery went smooth. She is back to her routine activities. I recommend Dr Vijay Bang without any reservation.”
You Are In Good Hands!
Dr. Vijay Bang
Consultant Knee & Shoulder Surgeon
MBBS; MS (Orthopedics) (Gold Medalist)
Fellow-Mumbai, Switzerland
“Diploma in Sports Medicine (FIFA, Europe)”
Author: “The Shoulder Pain Book”
“Global Healthcare Achievement Award 2022”
as the
“Best Orthopaedic Shoulder Surgeon in Gujarat”