Shoulder joint replacement

**How is shoulder joint replacement done?** The injury in the shoulder joint is sometimes so extensive that the only way to treat it is to replace this sensitive part. To replace the shoulder joint, experts replace the damaged humeral head with a metal ball and consider a soft plastic cup for the glenoid cavity. If we want to explain these steps in a little more detail, you should know that the humeral head is located in the upper arm bone and the glenoid is located in the shoulder blade or scapula. In order to perform shoulder joint surgery and replace the damaged part, it is necessary that the patients are under anesthesia and the doctor can perform the shoulder joint replacement in completely favorable and calm conditions. If the surgery is performed in the traditional way, it is necessary for the doctors to make an incision in the damaged area to have full access to the shoulder. To perform this surgical method, the experts first determine the damaged parts in advance and all the equipment and supplies that are supposed to be applied in the damaged area are prepared in advance and a completely basic surgery is performed in a short period of time. But remember that whatever method is used to replace the shoulder joint, the recovery period must be carried out with high sensitivity so that all replacement parts for the damaged joint begin to function normally in their new position, and doctors ask patients to take extra care to allow the new joint to be fixed in the right position, and with this, they can experience movement without disturbance of the shoulder and all peripheral components. **Types of shoulder joint replacement surgery** When people with damaged joints in the shoulder go to the doctor, the specialists, while performing diagnostic procedures, find out how and to what extent this surgery should be performed. Shoulder joint replacement, if done completely, requires that the damaged joint be completely removed and replaced with an artificial joint. This type of surgery is performed when the shoulder joint is completely destroyed and there are no conditions for repairing and repairing the damaged tissue. Another method is called partial shoulder joint replacement surgery. This treatment method is performed when the injury in the shoulder joint is only in a small part and specialists replace only a part of the joint. But another way to replace the shoulder joint is to use a movable prosthesis. Sometimes the injury in the shoulder joint is such that the natural movement of the shoulder is completely disrupted and people lose this ability. In this method, experts connect an artificial joint with all its side parts to each other and the possibility of free movement of the shoulder is provided for people. **Who are good candidates for shoulder joint replacement?** Many people after experiencing injury and disorder in the shoulder joint think that they need invasive surgeries or replacement of the shoulder joint, but specialists and doctors can take the best treatment method based on the type of injuries and injuries that occurred in the joint, and not all patients will need joint replacement. But replacing the shoulder joint is suitable for those who experience severe pain in the shoulder joint during daily activities and even moving light objects in such a way that normal life becomes impossible for people and it becomes difficult for them to do the smallest activities. Some other people may experience mild to severe pain in the shoulder area even when resting, if this pain accompanies people even while resting and sleeping and they experience severe weakness in the shoulder, they will definitely be suitable candidates for shoulder joint replacement. Following injuries and accidents to the body, people may experience pain in the joints, especially in the shoulder area, in such cases, specialists use special drugs, physiotherapy, and corticosteroid injections to relieve the pain and improve the condition of the joint. If the pain in the shoulder area is not relieved while performing the mentioned activities and even by taking anti-inflammatory drugs, doctors improve the patients' conditions by performing surgery and replacing the shoulder joint. **Care after shoulder joint replacement** If a shoulder joint replacement is performed according to the doctor's diagnosis, the patients are required to perform the post-operative care correctly in order to obtain the best result from this surgery. After being discharged from the hospital, it is important that people take care of their wound and repair the surgical site with great sensitivity until the stitches heal. The surgical site should be disinfected as much as possible and the wound should not be damaged in any way because it may cause bleeding or infection and affect the conditions of the operation and of course the condition of the replacement joint. After shoulder joint surgery, doctors consider it necessary to use a protective sling for better and longer care of the shoulder, it is important to use the splint for 4 weeks after the surgery and do not neglect to use this protection in any way. 2 weeks after shoulder joint replacement surgery, people can do simple activities and movements, for example, eating and changing loose clothes are easy for people, but you should not do vigorous movements or heavy activities. Driving is prohibited for people during this period, and to perform this type of activity, be sure to consult your doctor. Experts recommend that you do not apply pressure on the repaired joint as much as possible while sleeping. It is also prohibited for people to do stretching and repetitive exercises. **Additional notes on shoulder replacement surgery** There are some important points to follow after shoulder joint replacement. After surgery, specialists may consider doing physiotherapy for clients and patients to improve function and strengthen the shoulder. It is important to spend the set number of sessions at a specific time, and by doing this, you can help the normal function of the replacement joint. After about two weeks, people can start their daily activities with the new joint, but remember that any additional pressure on the joint will interfere with the result of the surgery and such a risk should not be taken. However, it is important to be fully aware of the possible complications and risks of shoulder joint replacement. During the pre-surgery consultation, the experts will tell you about the possible disorders that may occur after the surgery, of course, they will teach the patients how to deal with these complications so that they can take care of their health more carefully. There is a possibility that you will encounter infection, bleeding, or thrombosis after shoulder joint surgery, and irritation of the relevant nerves will occur, but if the surgical procedure is carried out correctly and without disturbance, and you go through the recovery period as recommended by the doctor, the probability of such complications will be greatly reduced. According to experts, full recovery after shoulder joint replacement surgery takes about 6 to 12 weeks, it is better for patients to take care of the condition of the replacement joint with more patience during this period of time and should not perform any strenuous and dynamic activities.