Total Shoulder Replacement
In an anatomic total shoulder replacement the ball and socket are resurfaced with implants that reproduce your own anatomy — the treatment of choice for arthritis with an intact rotator cuff.
3D Animation (1:16)Watch how a total shoulder replacement is performed
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1:16Total Shoulder Replacement — 3D Animation
See how the procedure is performed step-by-step in this animation.
1:10Anatomic Replacement Technique (Real Footage)
For medical professionals: the surgical technique of a total shoulder replacement, step by step.
For Medical Professionals
1:24Recovery After Shoulder Replacement
Motion milestones, sleeping comfort, and the return to daily activities and golf.
Anatomic Implant
1–2 Nights Stay
90–120 Minutes
Long-LastingSurgical Steps (Overview)
3D Planning
CT-based planning defines implant size, version and position.
Approach
A deltopectoral approach protects the rotator cuff and deltoid.
Humeral Preparation
The worn head is resected and the stem or stemless implant prepared.
Glenoid Resurfacing
The socket is reamed and a polyethylene component implanted.
Trial & Balance
Motion, stability and soft-tissue tension are verified.
Recovery Timeline (Step by Step)
Week 1–2Sling · Passive motion · Pain control · Wound care
Week 3–6Assisted motion progressing steadily · Sling weaned
Week 6–12Active motion · Light strengthening · Daily activities
Month 3–6Strength building · Driving, swimming, golf
Month 6–12Full comfortable function · Low-impact sport*Shoulder arthritis causes deep, constant pain and progressive stiffness that eventually disturbs sleep. An anatomic replacement addresses both, provided the rotator cuff is intact.
Planning is done on a CT scan so that the socket component is positioned accurately — the single most important technical factor in long-term implant survival.
- Advanced shoulder arthritis on X-ray or CT
- An intact, functioning rotator cuff
- Night pain and stiffness limiting daily life
- Injections and physiotherapy no longer effective
- CT planning scanImplant position is planned digitally before surgery
- Medical optimisationGeneral health, dental check and medication review
- Home preparationOne-handed living for the first weeks; prepare clothing and sleeping
- Physiotherapy bookingGuided passive motion starts in the first week
An anatomic shoulder replacement is a precision operation on the socket. Get the glenoid right and patients get a joint that is comfortable, strong and quiet for decades.
Questions & Answers
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Note: This information is for general education only and should not replace a consultation with your doctor.
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