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Total Shoulder Replacement services offered in Fort Worth, Southlake and Weatherford, TX
If you struggle with shoulder pain and weakness from arthritis or joint degeneration, turn to Dr. Andrew Lee at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic. Dr. Lee specializes in advanced total shoulder replacement surgery, including reverse shoulder replacement, restoring shoulder function in around 95% of patients — with proper recovery and physical therapy. Schedule your consultation at the nearest office in Fort Worth, Southlake, or Weatherford, Texas, by calling or clicking online today.
Total Shoulder Replacement Q&A
What is a total shoulder replacement?
A total shoulder replacement relieves severe pain by removing damaged tissue and bone and replacing them with prosthetic implants. It’s highly successful, allowing most people to return to their favorite activities after recovery and physical therapy.
How does total shoulder replacement treat shoulder pain?
Shoulder pain is, in most cases, caused by one of the following:
Arthritis
Arthritis, including osteoarthritis, is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. If you have arthritis or joint degeneration, your pain can:
- Occur after downtime or movement
- Be limited to one area or many parts of the shoulder
- Be intermittent or constant
If conservative treatments and medication haven’t helped, Dr. Lee will likely recommend a total shoulder replacement.
Instability or injury
Another leading cause of pain is a shoulder injury that has forced the joint out of position or damaged it. If you have repeated dislocations, whether partial or complete, your arm can hurt or feel unsteady when you try to lift it or move it away from your body.
Fractures are another serious injury, and a severe fracture will make you a good candidate for surgery.
Who can benefit from a total shoulder replacement?
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Dr. Lee will look into your eligibility for total shoulder replacement if you:
- Have bone-on-bone contact in the shoulder joint
- Struggle with severe shoulder pain and stiffness
- Experience functional limitations that affect daily tasks
- Have arm weakness and decreased range of motion
- Have an underlying condition like osteoarthritis, rotator cuff arthropathy, fractures, or avascular necrosis
If conservative therapies haven’t helped and you’re in good general health, this surgery could be an excellent solution to restore your shoulder function.
What types of total shoulder replacement surgeries are there?
There are two shoulder replacement surgeries: anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty
This traditional shoulder replacement surgery replaces the damaged ball-and-socket joint with implants that match the original anatomy. Arthroplasty is an excellent treatment if you still have healthy rotator cuff tendons.
Reverse shoulder replacement
If traditional shoulder replacement isn’t a good choice for you, whether due to massive rotator cuff tears or complex arthritis, this surgery can still help. Dr. Lee secures a ball to the shoulder bone and affixes a socket to the arm bone so that your healthy shoulder muscles can move your arm.
If you have severe shoulder pain, book your consultation today. You can call the office or schedule online.
