During surgery the anesthesiologist
will use general anesthesia which means you will be unconscious. Occasionally,
your orthopedic doctor in faridabad prefers to use
regional anesthesia, meaning you won't be able to feel the area he is working
on and you will be sleepy but awake during the surgery. The choice of which
kind of anesthesia will depend on your overall health status, what you prefer,
and what your anesthesiologist chooses. Also, you will be given antibiotics
during and after your Shoulder
replacement surgery to reduce the risk of infection. Many times
the orthopedic surgeon want you to get your dental work completed before you
have Shoulder
replacement surgery in Faridabad.
During
the Procedure
A total shoulder
replacement is done to replace the ends of bones in a damaged
shoulder joint. This procedure creates new joint surfaces. During surgery, the orthopedic
doctor in faridabad will replace the ends of the damaged upper
arm bone (called the humerus) and the socket (called the glenoid). The surgeon
will cap these areas with artificial surfaces made plastic and metal. Shoulder
joint components that are placed into the joint must be held in place with
cement or they may be made out of a special material that allows new bone to
grow into the joint components over time and hold them in position. Best Shoulder
replacement surgery in Faridabad.
Basically, for shoulder joint
replacement, your orthopedic surgeon in
faridabad will make an incision over the front of your
shoulder joint to open up the area he will be working on. Then he will remove
the top of your upper arm bone, cement the new prosthetic head and stem in
place, and smooth or replace the surface of the old socket. He will then close
the incision with staples or sutures and place a bandage over your wound. This
surgery usually takes anywhere from one to two hours to complete.
After
the Procedure
Right after Shoulder
replacement surgery you will have an intravenous (IV) and
antibiotics going through this for one or two days. You will also receive
medications that will prevent blood clots and relieve pain. Keep in mind that
you will not feel yourself for a few days after surgery due to the effects of
anesthesia. You may be constipated, have an upset stomach, and feel groggy or
tired. When you wake up from the procedure you will have a bandage on your
shoulder and possibly a drain to collect fluid and prevent it from building up
in the joint area. A physical therapist will begin to work with you to perform
gentle exercises on your shoulder on the day of surgery or the day after. The
sooner you work your shoulder, the better.
