Shoulder Replacement in Turkey
Total shoulder replacement, also known as total shoulder arthroplasty, is the removal of portions of the shoulder joint, which are replaced with artificial implants to reduce pain and restore range of rotation and mobility. It is very successful for treating the severe pain and stiffness caused by end-stage arthritis.
Two basic types of arthritis that affect the shoulder,
Osteoarthritis (OA): This is physical wear and tear on the cartilage inside the joint that develops from years of use. Although many older adults experience OA at some point, they are more likely to get it in their knees, hips or fingers than the shoulder.
Inflammatory arthritis (IA): This is an umbrella term for several chronic, autoimmune diseases which have no completely understood cause. The main two that affect the shoulder are:
- rheumatoid arthritis
- ankylosing spondylitis
Total shoulder replacement is a highly successful procedure to reduce pain and restore mobility in patients with end-stage shoulder arthritis and, in some cases, after a severe shoulder fracture. Shoulder replacement surgery relieves pain and helps restore motion, strength and function of the shoulder. One year after surgery, 95% of patients have pain-free function, enabling them to exercise the shoulder to restore strength and motion. Most patients are able to return to playing golf or tennis, swimming, doing yoga or pilates, and other physical activity they previously avoided because of shoulder pain.
