Shoulder replacement
When nonsurgical options like physical therapy and medication fail to improve chronic shoulder pain, you may need shoulder replacement surgery to relieve pain and restore mobility. During the procedure, an orthopedic surgeon will remove the damaged parts of your shoulder and replace with them artificial components.
Shoulder replacement surgery in Kansas City
If shoulder pain is keeping you from daily activity, you may need to speak to an orthopedic specialist.
At HCA Midwest Health, we understand the importance of strength and range of motion with your shoulders. Our facilities are staffed with dedicated shoulder specialists who work to relieve your pain and increase your functionality with advanced shoulder care, including shoulder replacement surgery.
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Answering a few questions can help you determine if you need to speak to your doctor.
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Our Treatments & Services
For more information about shoulder replacement surgery, call (816) 823-0647.
Our orthopedic program offers innovative procedures and personalized treatments for hand and upper extremity conditions, including shoulder disorders and injuries.
Our team of board-certified orthopedic specialists and shoulder surgeons are dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care before, during and after surgery.
Shoulder conditions we treat
When physical therapy, medicine and noninvasive care cannot relieve your shoulder pain, shoulder replacement surgery may be a solution. To restore joint health and shoulder function, we use minimally invasive procedures whenever possible. The following conditions and similar injuries and chronic issues may require shoulder replacement surgery.
Shoulder fractures
Injury or trauma can cause fractures of the humerus (the long bone in the upper arm) or the glenoid (the socket of the ball-and-socket joint). Most shoulder fractures can be treated without surgery, but surgery may be the best option if fractures are unlikely to heal.
Shoulder arthritis
Shoulder arthritis occurs when cartilage wears down on the ball and/or socket sides of the shoulder joint. When the cartilage inside the shoulder joint is damaged, it can cause pain, stiffness and reduced range of motion.
Shoulder arthritis pain can be reduced by nonoperative treatments, including physical therapy and pain management services. If those treatments do not relieve pain and improve range of motion, shoulder replacement surgery may provide relief.
Wear and tear of the shoulder
Aging and repeated overhead activities can lead to tears of the rotator cuff tendon and rotator cuff disease. For patients experiencing ongoing shoulder pain due to wear and tear, surgery may provide relief and increase functionality.
Candidates for shoulder replacement surgery
If you are experiencing a limited range of motion or severe shoulder pain, you may be a candidate for shoulder replacement surgery. Schedule an appointment with one of our joint experts if you:
- Cannot move your arms above your head or have a limited range of motion
- Experience shoulder pain or stiffness that interferes with your daily life
- Have pain that wakes you up from sleep
- Have tried nonsurgical treatments, such as medicine, physical therapy and injections, without success
Shoulder replacement surgery
Shoulder replacement surgery, or shoulder arthroplasty, involves removing damaged areas of the shoulder and replacing them with a customized, prosthetic ball-and-socket device.
HCA Midwest Health hospitals offer advanced shoulder replacement procedures from expert orthopedic shoulder surgeons. After surgery, we provide inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to help patients make a full recovery.
Types of shoulder replacement surgery
In addition to minimally invasive shoulder arthroscopy and shoulder manipulation, which is used to treat frozen shoulder, our hospitals offer a wide range of shoulder replacement surgeries, including:
- Total shoulder replacement (a procedure that involves replacing the ball of the arm bone and shoulder blade socket with prosthetics)
- Partial shoulder replacement (a procedure used when the shoulder socket is in good condition and only the ball part of the joint needs to be replaced)
- Reverse shoulder replacement (a procedure in which the ball-and-socket are placed in a reverse position)
- Shoulder replacement revision (a procedure performed to correct issues and relieve pain from a previous shoulder replacement surgery)
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