When is shoulder replacement necessary?
Shoulder replacement
Dr. Lalit Bafna
Created on : 12/07/2025
Answer
Shoulder replacement surgery is considered when severe shoulder pain and loss of movement no longer respond to treatments like medication, injections, or physiotherapy. If basic activities such as lifting your arm or sleeping become difficult, surgery may be the best option to relieve pain and restore function.
Common reasons include severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, complex upper arm fractures, avascular necrosis (bone collapse due to poor blood supply), and failed previous surgeries like rotator cuff repairs leading to cuff tear arthropathy.
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