If you are considering a total shoulder replacement (TSR), it is important to know that both the ball (humerus) and the socket (glenoid) of the joint of the patient are damaged before surgery. TSR treats both sides of the joint, while partial focuses on just one side. The primary causes for patients to seek TSR are severe osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis that has led to significant pain and stiffness in these areas, which may result in a loss of motion. However, in many cases, the rotator cuff remains intact or can be repaired.
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The Total Shoulder Replacement (TSR) removes the damaged bone. Then, replaces the Humeral head (ball) with medical-grade prosthetic metal components, and lastly lines the Glenoid (socket) with a smooth plastic (polyethylene) cover. The TSR is a complete “re-surfacing” of the entire joint
The TSR offers the best arthritis-related stiffness and pain relief, and the smoothest “natural/predictable” range of motion because the two smooth surfaces of the ball and socket rub together with ease.
Full shoulder replacement has an extremely minimal risk of “wearing out” the socket (since it’s plastic), but in rare cases, the plastic can eventually loosen, and even lower risk if the provider treats the arthritis.
The incision for total and partial shoulder replacement is the same for both procedures, featuring a single incision (typically 4–6 inches long) at the front of the shoulder. Modern suturing techniques, such as subcuticular stitches, minimize scar size and enhance its visibility over time.
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