Shoulder Resurfacing Surgery.

Shoulder resurfacing is an alternative to a total shoulder replacement for patients who are young and have active lifestyles.

Rather than cutting and replacing the two bones (humerus and scapula) in the joint, the damaged top of the arm bone (the humeral head) is replaced with a hemispheric metallic head.

This gives a new surface to the ball of the joint while allowing much of the natural bone to remain intact. The resurfacing prosthesis is affixed to the bone after the diseased or injured portion is removed.

Shoulder resurfacing is generally thought of as an alternative to total shoulder replacement. Only skilled physicians can determine if this procedure is appropriate for a patient. If your surgeon recommends shoulder resurfacing to be the best option for you, there are several benefits to having shoulder resurfacing:

• Restoration of normal anatomy
• Less-traumatic surgery
• No risk of fat embolus from surgery trauma
• Resurfacing can be done even if the bone is deformed
• No risk of fracture at the tip of the prosthesis
• Quicker recovery with less pain
• Easy revision surgery if needed

Apollo Hospital Orthopedic department has skilled surgeons with years of experience in delicate surgeries. Contact apollo hyderabad for any queries.