Total Shoulder Replacement

What is Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

Shoulder Replacement or Shoulder Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to remove the damaged shoulder area and replace it with artificial metal and plastic implants. Dr. Kalpesh Mehta is the best Shoulder replacement surgeon in Sabarmati, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad. With hands-on expertise in shoulder replacement, Dr. Kalpesh Mehta helps relieve patients from the severe pain caused due to several conditions.

Here are the types of shoulder replacement surgeries Asian Orthopaedic Hospital offers:

• Total Shoulder Replacement
• Partial Shoulder Replacement
• Reverse/Revision Shoulder Replacement

Why Do You Need a Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

People who frequently experience a mild or severe amount of pain in the shoulder area may need shoulder replacement surgery after consulting with a renowned joint specialist doctor like Dr. Kalpesh Mehta. The patients may suffer from pain due to Osteoarthritis, shoulder dislocation, rotator cuff injury, fracture, osteonecrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other inflammatory disorders.

Such conditions limit the movement of the shoulder joint and even the slightest movement can cause an unbearable amount of pain. The pain reaches such a severity level that you can’t get a good night’s sleep and even can’t rest for a while. You may feel weakness in the shoulder joint due to loss of motion. If nonsurgical treatments like medications are not effective, the patient may need to undergo surgery.

If you are exploring the option of Shoulder Joint Replacement, let’s see the advanced shoulder arthroplasty surgery offered by Asian Orthopaedic Hospital.

How Long Does It Take to Recover After Shoulder Replacement Operation?

After the shoulder joint surgery is complete and successful, you’ll be moved to the recovery room where you’ll be monitored for several hours to recover from anesthesia. Most patients are able to eat and get out of bed after a day or two of the surgery. Even you may go home after two to three days of surgery if no complications arise.

You’ll leave the hospital with a sling that helps to support and protect your shoulder for the first 2 to 4 weeks. The staples at the wound will get removed after several weeks of the surgery. Total recovery from the shoulder replacement may take up to 6 weeks or more depending on several factors and may go through several follow up visits with the doctor before you can drive again.