SHOULDER REPLACEMENT
Uncommonly, the shoulder can develop arthritis, especially if the supporting muscles (the rotator cuff) have been torn.
A unique type of shoulder replacement is a Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement. Here, the ball and socket are swapped in position — hence the term "reverse". This allows improved post-replacement shoulder function in shoulders with a deficient rotator cuff.
Humelock II Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Average 3-day admission
One-and-a-half-hour surgery
Post-operative:
- In a sling for 2-4 weeks
- Can mobilise the arm immediately post-operatively
- Avoid external rotation of the shoulder for 6 weeks to allow muscle to reattach
Risks (<2%):
- Dislocation
- Infection
- Nerve injury
