What Is Shoulder Joint Replacement?
Shoulder joint replacement is a surgical procedure that involves placing a metal ball and plastic socket into the humeral head, the part of the upper arm that connects the shoulder joints and muscles and influences movement. The humeral head portion of the shoulder is located near the deltoid, rotator cuff, and shoulder blade. When nonsurgical options seem ineffective, doctors sometimes recommend shoulder joint replacement as the solution to relieving pain or joint dysfunction from a current or prior injury or from arthritis. Treatment options for repairing the shoulder joint include total joint shoulder replacement, partial shoulder replacement, and reverse shoulder joint replacement. Replacement surgery may be appropriate for those who suffer deep muscle or shoulder aches that cannot be resolved with anti-inflammatory and other over-the-counter or prescription medications. Doctors may diagnose shoulder joint replacement if the patient has discomfort that interferes with sleep or ever
