Shoulder Arthroplasty
Specialized management by Dr. Stéphane Vasseur
Indications
- Disabling omarthrosis, necrosis, fracture sequelae
- Functional cuff (anatomic) vs deficient cuff (reverse)
- Refractory pain and stiffness
Related pathology: Shoulder arthritis
Operative principle
Prosthetic replacement of articular surfaces: hemiarthroplasty, total anatomic or reverse shoulder arthroplasty depending on cuff and bone status.
Postoperative course and rehabilitation
- Comfort immobilization 2–4 weeks
- Progressive mobilization, strengthening from 6–8 weeks
- Pain and function improve over 3–6 months
Risks
- Stiffness, dislocation (especially reverse), infection (rare)
- Late loosening