Shoulder replacement

Although shoulder joint replacement is less common
than knee or hip replacement, it is just as successful in relieving joint pain. Shoulder
replacement surgery was first performed in the United States in the 1950s to treat
severe shoulder fractures. Over the years, shoulder joint replacement has come to be
used for many other painful conditions of the shoulder, such as different forms of
arthritis. If nonsurgical treatments like medications and activity changes are no
longer helpful for relieving pain, you may want to consider shoulder joint
replacement surgery. Joint replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure to
relieve pain and help you resume everyday activities.