| | | | | India partner hospitals, we are investigating the |
| Shoulder Replacement | | | | possibility of image-guided surgeries to better identify |
| | | | | the anatomy and bone structures of each shoulder |
| Overview | | | | so that we can improve the outcome of shoulder |
| Shoulder Replacement Surgery in India | | | | replacement surgery. We are investigating the |
| Total shoulder replacement, also known as total | | | | possibility of doing the surgery with smaller and less |
| shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), is a tremendously | | | | traumatic approaches so that the rehabilitation can be |
| successful procedure for treating the severe pain and | | | | quicker and less painful..... |
| stiffness that often result at the end stage of | | | | |
| various forms of arthritis or degenerative joint | | | | Recovery |
| disease of the shoulder joint. The primary goal of | | | | After surgery, you will be moved into the recovery |
| shoulder replacement surgery is pain relief, with a | | | | room where you will stay for approximately two |
| secondary benefit of restoring motion, strength, and | | | | hours. During this time, you will be monitored until you |
| function. | | | | awaken from anesthesia, at which time you will be |
| The surgery involves replacing the humeral head (or | | | | taken to your hospital room. Your operated arm will |
| joint “ball”) and the glenoid (called the | | | | be numb from the regional anesthesia, which also can |
| “socket”). [see Fig. 1] Partial shoulder | | | | provide good pain relief for the next day. Another |
| replacement (or hemi-replacement) may also be | | | | side effect of the anesthesia is that you will not be |
| indicated with certain severe shoulder fractures of | | | | able to move the fingers or wrist on the operated |
| the humeral head. This technique requires the | | | | arm.... |
| replacement of that component only.... | | | | |
| | | | | Possible Surgical Complications |
| Diagnosing Candidates for Shoulder Replacement | | | | Total shoulder replacement is a very successful |
| Surgery | | | | operation and the 10 year survival rate is up to 90 |
| The most common indication for TSA is shoulder pain | | | | percent. Many patients end up with extremely |
| due to arthritis that cannot be controlled with | | | | functional shoulders and are able to return to the |
| non-operative treatment such as anti-inflammatory | | | | activities of daily living and low impact sports without |
| medications and rest. Accompanying the pain is a | | | | pain. The operation may have some complications, |
| progressive stiffness and loss of motion, with the | | | | although they are very rare. Complications may |
| patient often experiencing a grinding or grating | | | | include infection, bleeding, shoulder instability, tearing |
| sensation within the shoulder joint that is disturbing | | | | of the rotator cuff, fracture and loosening of the |
| and painful.... | | | | prosthesis.... |
| - Patients whose symptoms are not sufficiently | | | | |
| disabling | | | | Physical Therapy |
| - Patients experiencing loss or paralysis of both | | | | Arm and shoulder movements are very important for |
| rotator cuff and deltoid muscles.... | | | | recovery. Usually the first day after surgery, your |
| | | | | orthopedic surgeon or another doctor will begin to |
| Shoulder Replacement | | | | work with you and teach you specific exercises to |
| Preparation | | | | regain full arm and shoulder movement.... |
| A ] Medical Evaluation | | | | |
| A few weeks before your procedure, you will need | | | | Post-Hospital Care |
| to have a complete physical by your primary care | | | | You will be discharged from the hospital on the |
| doctor to rule out any other medical problems that | | | | second or third day following your surgery depending |
| may interfere with your surgery. At this time, your | | | | on your recovery. Once you have returned home, it |
| doctor also will take your medical history and order | | | | is very important to follow your orthopedic surgeon's |
| various tests that must be performed before | | | | instructions during the first few weeks after |
| surgery, such as blood tests, urinalysis, a chest X-ray | | | | surgery..... |
| and an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG).... | | | | |
| B ] Blood Donation | | | | Caring for Your Incision |
| Shoulder replacement surgery can result in blood loss | | | | You will have stitches running along your wound on |
| that may require blood transfusion. Therefore, it is | | | | the front of your shoulder. These will be removed |
| suggested that you donate your own blood, usually | | | | one week after your surgery, at your first follow-up |
| one unit, before surgery. If you are unable to donate | | | | appointment. Call your surgeon immediately if your |
| blood for yourself, your family or friends may donate | | | | incision swells, drains, becomes red or painful, or if |
| for you.... | | | | you develop a temperature over 101 degrees |
| C ] Dental Evaluation | | | | Fahrenheit.... |
| Significant dental conditions and problems should be | | | | |
| treated prior to surgery. Although uncommon, an | | | | Follow-Up |
| infection can occur as a result of these dental | | | | Please schedule your first post-operative appointment |
| procedures if bacteria enter your bloodstream. If | | | | prior to surgery. When you come for your first |
| necessary, be sure to schedule an appointment with | | | | appointment, you will have an X-ray, so please make |
| your dentist before your joint replacement surgery | | | | sure to come 30 minutes before your appointment |
| to treat any problems you may have.... | | | | time..... |
| D ] Home Preparations | | | | |
| It is recommended that you plan for your return | | | | Post-Surgery Exercises for Shoulder Replacement |
| home prior to your admission to the hospital so that | | | | After your shoulder replacement operation, it is |
| you are as comfortable as possible. We recommend | | | | important to perform certain exercises to help |
| that a family member or friend be with you 24 hours | | | | strengthen your shoulder and arm and encourage |
| a day for the first week following your surgery..... | | | | recovery. |
| E ] The Day Before Surgery | | | | The following exercises may be recommended by |
| Our hospital staff will call to notify you of your | | | | your doctor and should be performed as instructed ;- |
| surgery and scheduled admission times. You may not | | | | - Elbow Range of Motion... |
| eat or drink anything after midnight the night before | | | | - Grip Strengthening.... |
| your surgery. Please take a shower or bath and | | | | - Scapula Retraction.... |
| wash your body thoroughly. Try to rest and go to | | | | - Supported Arm Pendulum..... |
| bed early.... | | | | - External Rotation.... |
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| Procedure | | | | |
| Total shoulder replacement surgery replaces your | | | | |
| shoulder's damaged bone and cartilage with a metal | | | | Please log on to : |
| and plastic implant. The shoulder is a ball-and-socket | | | | Send your query : Get a Quote |
| joint, much like the hip joint. The ball is the top of the | | | | |
| arm bone, or humerus, and the socket is within the | | | | We Care Core Values |
| shoulder blade, or scapula. During shoulder | | | | We have a very simple business model that keeps |
| replacement surgery, the ball is removed from the | | | | you as the centre. |
| top of the humerus and replaced with a metal | | | | Having the industry’s most elaborate and |
| implant..... | | | | exclusive Patient Care and Clinical Coordination teams |
| | | | | stationed at each partner hospital, we provide you |
| Advanced Surgical Techniques | | | | the smoothest and seamless care ever imagined. |
| Total shoulder replacement can be a very successful | | | | With a ratio of one Patient Care Manager to five |
| operation, like hip and knee replacement surgeries. | | | | patients our patient care standards are unmatched |
| However, it is a difficult operation and the surgeon | | | | across the sub continent. |
| should be well-trained to perform it. At We Care | | | | |