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Shoulder Replacement:

SHOULDER REPLACEMENTS

Although shoulder joint replacement is less common than knee or hip replacement, it is just as successful in relieving joint pain. There are several conditions that can cause shoulder pain and disability; if you are suffering from any of the following, you may want to consider a same-day shoulder joint replacement:

-OSTEOARTHRITIS (DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE)

-RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

-POST-TRAUMATIC ARTHRITIS

-ROTATOR CUFF TEAR ARTHROPATHY

-AVASCULAR NECROSIS (OSTEONECROSIS)

-SEVERE FRACTURES

The decision to have shoulder replacement surgery should be a cooperative one between you, your family, and your orthopedic surgeon. The Swift Surgeries Team will evaluate and review whether same-day shoulder joint replacement is the best solution for you. We will also discuss alternative treatment options, including lifestyle changes you can make that would supplement any potential procedures. At Swift Surgeries, we believe in educating our patients so they know what kind of habits can assist in a quick and successful recovery.

Patient Guide

In addition to the information below, please reference your Swift Surgeries Patient Handbook for extended information regarding pre-operative care, day of surgery care, and post-operative care.

Swift Surgeries and Edgewood Surgical Hospital are dedicated to keeping your medical information confidential. All consents will be obtained with your written authorization. Our privacy policies will be shared both in the office setting as well as during your hospital admission.

Some medications will need to be stopped or adjusted prior to surgery, which will be discussed at this appointment. These may include blood pressure medications, diabetic medications, and blood thinners. Blood thinning medications may include Coumadin, Lovenox, Pradaxa, Plavix, Xarelto, and NSAIDs (i.e. ibuprofen, Aleve, Motrin).

Immunosuppressant medications (i.e. methotrexate) will also need to be stopped prior to the surgery and we will notify you of when you should stop these as the time periods differ depending upon the medication. These will be resumed approximately six weeks after surgery. Please discuss any blood thinning medications and/or immunosuppressants with the Whole Health team, as well as with the Internal Medicine specialist that will be doing your pre-operative clearance.

You will be transferred to the PACU after your surgery. The PACU nurses will help to take care of you during this phase of your recovery, which often lasts for several hours. They will help to keep you comfortable along with any other needs you may have at this point. Your family will not be allowed back into the PACU, but will rejoin you once you have been transferred to your private hospital room.

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