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DO I NEED A SHOULDER REPLACEMENT SURGERY

Thursday, October 31, 2019

The Shoulder joint is as important as other joints in the body. Weight, age are the factors which determine the wear and tear of the joints in our body. The Knee joint, hip joint and shoulder joints play a very important role in our movement, flexibility and dexterity. Shoulder arthroplasty or shoulder replacement surgeries are gaining prominence now although the number of shoulder replacement surgeries as compared to knee or hip replacement surgeries is quite less in number.

How do I know if my shoulder needs to be replaced: If you experience persistent pain in the shoulder that has worsened over time. Pain relievers help you only to a certain extent, as a temporal relief, the orthopedic doctor may suggest MRI (Magnetic resonance of the shoulder); basic x-rays to evaluate the condition of your shoulder joint. Based on the reports he may suggest that you go in for shoulder replacement surgery. Due to wear and tear or arthritis, the cartilage in the shoulder gets worn out, the bones at the ends of the shoulder joints start rubbing each other, causing extreme pain that is when shoulder replacement surgery becomes inevitable for you. By replacing the shoulder joint the problem itself is resolved completely and the most important factor is your shoulder motion is restored to its maximum possible extent.

The main causes you may require Shoulder Arthroplasty is:

  • Arthritis of the Shoulder Joint: You may be affected by arthritis of the shoulder joint, if you are over 50 years of age or you may get the same if you’re obese or overweight or genetic factors may also contribute to it. Arthritis reduces the flexibility of the knee as the cartilage surrounding wears out, thereby leaving no space between the joints, and the joint ends start rubbing against each other when you use your shoulder.
  • Fractures: Any severe injury to the shoulder joint may result in a serious single fracture or multiple fractures, which may warrant a shoulder replacement.
  • Rotator cuff tear: There are four muscles surrounding the arm bone which act as the support system for the shoulder joint, if there is tear to any of the muscles due to injury, in the long term your shoulder is susceptible to arthritis.
  • You may not experience the following conditions, but still there is a lot of pain in your shoulder joint visit your nearest orthopedic clinic. An MRI or CT scan or a simple X-ray can detect the problem. The recovery time after shoulder replacement surgery varies from individual to individual based on the general health condition and age of the patient. Usually for a normal healthy individual it takes about a month to get back to routine activities, after physiotherapy. Physiotherapy helps the individual regain the motion of the shoulder joint which is artificial. Your duty is to follow the doctor’s advice and rest your arm to avoid stress or re-occurrence of injury. The medications have to be taken to help you manage your pain and avoid any infections.

Shoulder Replacement at KIMS:

KIMS is a renowned name in orthopedic specialties in Hyderabad. It is one of the few hospitals in Hyderabad where the best orthopedic surgeons are conducting shoulder replacement surgeries. KIMS has the best team of shoulder replacement surgeons and rehabilitation trainers to help the patient to regain his motion at the earliest. Our orthopedics examines you very carefully and suggests if surgery is needed or not. In certain cases physiotherapy with pain relievers may help solve your problem. Surgery is recommended only in cases it is required. We have an operational orthopedic emergency care to attend to the patient in case of emergency injuries and are centrally located I the city accessible by all modes of transport. Our shoulder replacement surgeons are the best in Hyderabad and have conducted critical surgeries in the past with positive outcomes. We have excellent physiotherapists who guide you to your recovery in a phased manner.

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