Shoulder Reconstruction

Shoulder reconstruction is a reconstructive surgery in which a prosthetic prosthesis is implanted to replace a part or all of a patient's glenohumeral (GH) joint. This surgery is most often performed to alleviate pain or repair severe physical joint pain.

The glenohumbar joint refers to the area of bone and cartilage that forms the head of a humerus, also referred to as the "shoulder blade." It joins the scapula to the skull at the front of the shoulder. The lower part of this joint is the area directly below the acromioclavicular joint.

The humerus is an important bone that supports the joint capsule. As the joint moves during the day, stress and wear cause the capsule to become loose and begin to separate from the bones. Eventually, it becomes difficult for the bones to move and this causes pain. In some cases, the capsule can separate completely, which results in a herniated joint. There are two types of capsule tears, which are known as dislocation and dislocations.

Although the pain associated with these tears can be so severe that it can limit daily activities, the tissue that can be surgically repaired can help restore mobility to the shoulder capsule. For example, if the capsule has been deformed due to trauma or surgery, a tissue graft will be placed over the damaged area to strengthen and repair the capsule.

The tissue that is transplanted into the shoulder may not be able to heal completely, but the tissue can help to reshape and re-establish mobility to the joint. When the tissue is surgically transferred to the shoulder, the patient will likely be immobilized for a time while the procedure is being done. This is usually for about a week or more, although many patients choose to have the procedure done sooner rather than later. If the shoulder is extremely painful, then a shorter period of time may be required.

Many times, when there are tears to the shoulder, pain can also occur because of pressure on the bursa, which is a liquid filled sac that contains fluid and nerves that run beneath the outer layer of skin and is responsible for keeping the joint stable. This may cause pain that radiates from the joint.

The surgical technique used depends on the type and location of the bursa. Most often, the technique uses a laparoscopic technique. During the surgery, a small scope is used to look at the bursa and make sure it is functioning properly.

Sometimes, additional surgery may be needed to fix the bursa or to restore mobility to the joint. Sometimes a shoulder dislocated will need to be stabilized with an arthroscopic procedure to repair the problem.

There are several factors that must be considered when determining which surgical process to use. First of all, the shoulder needs to be assessed first. A specialist who specializes in shoulder reconstruction can help to determine whether the surgery will actually fix the issue and what type of surgery will work best for the patient.

It is important to work with a surgeon who has experience in performing this type of surgery. A surgeon who does not have experience in this type of procedure is not as skilled and may not have the knowledge and training to help with the proper diagnosis and proper surgical technique.

Next, the surgery needs to repair the shoulder should not cause any pain or limitations. Any pain is a good indication that more surgery may be needed.

Reconstructive surgery can give patients back their independence and quality of life after suffering from a serious injury or condition. In most cases, the patient will have minimal to no restrictions after the surgery.