Total Shoulder Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
This surgery replaces the damaged or diseased head of the humerus and cartilage from the shoulder joint with a metal and plastic joint. First, the surgeon removes the head of the humerus. Next, the shoulder socket, also called the glenoid, is reshaped and smoothed. The plastic glenoid component is then pressed into place with bone cement. The upper portion of the humerus is hollowed to receive the implant. Next, the metal stem is implanted in the humerus which can be secured with bone cement. The metal ball is then placed onto the stem. Lastly the repaired humerus and glenoid component is joined to form the new shoulder joint.