Replacement of the shoulder joint - one of the ways of treatment

Anatomy of the shoulder and the causes of damage

Our shoulder has a rather complicated structure. The composition includes three bones: humerus, scapula and collarbone. The connection is made with the help of the ball joint principle, that is, the head of the humerus is built into the small depression of the clavicle. In connection with the complex structure, damage to the shoulder joint occurs for absolutely different reasons. It can be:

• Fracture of the acromion of the scapula;
• Damage to ligaments or other tissues;
• Arthrosis and arthritis;
• Shoulder neuralgia;
• Other.

Basically, with shoulder injuries, conservative methods are used, or an arthroscopic minimally invasive operation is performed on the shoulder joint. But, sometimes there are situations where the only method of treatment remains the replacement of the shoulder joint. Now there are a lot of clinics that can help in this matter. To date, the replacement of the shoulder joint in the Czech Republic - a phenomenon quite popular.

Description of the procedure

What happens during the replacement of the shoulder joint? First of all, the parts that were damaged - are carefully removed. They are replaced by the installation of artificial parts, which are called prosthesis. Performed as a replacement head of the humerus, and the replacement of the head or articular cavity.

The operation of such a plan is recommended for a strong shoulder in the shoulder or in connection with his incapacity.

As for the treatment itself, before contacting the clinic, it is best to study it in the beginning, to read the comments of its other patients. You can go to this link: en.bookimed.com, to see how many clinics are ready to help you in this matter.

Steps of replacement

What happens during the replacement of the shoulder joint? First of all, the operation itself is performed using endrotracheal anesthesia. Here are the basic steps during the operation:

1. First, the head and the glenoidal depression are sawed;
2. Immediately immediately insert the prosthesis, which ideally matches the articular cavity;
3. The prosthesis itself is attached with a cement glue or it is pushed into a special channel;
4. At the end of the operation, the joint is moved to its original position;

After the operation, the rehabilitation period begins, which serves to restore the functions of the shoulder cuff. On the second day, the patient needs to perform a series of exercises that develop muscles and ligaments. These actions are performed before the appearance of a little pain, but it is necessary to endure this pain. The whole period of rehabilitation is divided into two types - it is early and late. The last one is the period six weeks after the operation, when the bones and ligaments heal.