Shoulder Replacement
at Rose Medical Center
Are you considering shoulder surgery in Denver?
Shoulder replacement surgery started in the United States in the 1950s. What started primarily as a treatment for severe shoulder fractures has now evolved into treating many other painful conditions of the shoulder. For anyone who has had shoulder problems, they know that it can be quite debilitating making activities of daily living difficult and/or painful.
Circumstances vary but generally, patients are considered for a shoulder replacement if:
- Stiffness in the shoulder joint is marked and significantly limts range of motion of the arm
- Functional limitations restrict work, recreation, and activities of daily living
- Pain is not relieved by conservative methods of treatment, such as injections, medications or therapy
- X-rays show advanced arthritis or other problems
Shoulder replacement surgery has been proven to relieve shoulder pain and restore function in the vast majority of patients.
Do you suffer from any of these symptoms? Pain in the front, back, or top of the shoulder
- Radiating pain down the upper arm
- Weakness making lifting and carrying objects difficult
- Difficulty with overhead activities, like reaching for items high in the kitchen cabinets
- Pain preventing restful sleep at night
- Decreased shoulder range of motion making dressing and grooming problematic
- Difficulty reaching for items or behind your back
- Popping, catching or grinding in the joint during shoulder movement
Common shoulder conditions include:
These symptoms may be indicative of one or more of the following conditions that should be examined at by an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder conditions.
- Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Post-traumatic arthritis
- Rotator cuff tear arthropathy (a combination of severe arthritis and a massive non-reparable rotator cuff tendon tear)
- Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) Failed previous shoulder replacement surgery
If you have one or more of these symptoms and you would like to meet with one of our shoulder surgeons to have your shoulder evaluated, click here to schedule an appointment. During your appointment with the shoulder surgeon, they will conduct a thorough history and physical examination and likely take x-rays of your shoulder.
Based on their findings during this initial visit, they may recommend additional imaging, such as an MRI, to better evaluate the source of your pain. Once the source of your shoulder pain is identified, the surgeon may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, a cortisone injection, or even surgery if your condition is severe enough.
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