11. Short Term Treatment Options
• Non-surgical •
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Lifestyle changes
Physical therapy
Medications
Injections
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12. Long Term Solution
Shoulder Replacement may be
an option for you 1. Primary total shoulder
replacement
2. Reversed total shoulder
replacement
3. Shoulder resurfacing
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13. Shoulder Pain – A Common Problem
Shoulder
Replacemen
t
3rd most common type of joint
replacement
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14. Safe, Reliable, Effective Solution
Studies prove that shoulder replacement is just as
safe and effective in relieving pain and restoring
mobility as hip or knee replacement.
“In a study of patients with shoulder pain, more than 95%
reported having less pain after shoulder replacement.”
1 Farmer KW, Hammond JW, Queale WS, Keyurapan E, McFarland EG. Shoulder arthroplasty versus hip and
knee arthroplasties: a comparison of outcomes.
Clin Orthop Rel Res 2007;455:183-9.
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15. Steps to a Solution
Talk with your surgeon to determine the best
treatment option for you
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16. Primary Total Shoulder Replacement
The Humeral Head
(ball) is replaced
with a stem and
head prosthesis.
The Glenoid
(socket) is
replaced with a
rounded,
specialized plastic
implant.
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18. Reversed Total Shoulder
Replacement
A “Reversed”
implant reverses
the normal ball and
socket
configuration.
The humeral head
is replaced by a
stem and a plastic
‘socket,’ and the
glenoid is replaced
with a ball.
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20. Normal Shoulder: Rotator Cuff
Anterior View
Supraspinatus Muscle
• Reversed Shoulder
replacement is often
an option for patients
with compromised
rotator cuff function
Subscapularis Muscle
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21. Resurfacing Head
With humeral head
resurfacing, a
‘cap,’ or a
resurfacing head
implant, is placed
over the existing,
damaged humeral
head.
This relieves pain
and restores
function for some
patients.
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23. The Value of Shoulder
Specialists
75% of shoulder
replacements are
performed by general
orthopedic surgeons,
doing only 1-2 cases
per year*
*Hasan SS, Leith JM, Smith KL, and Matsen FA, 3rd. The distribution of shoulder replacement among surgeons and
hospitals is significantly different than that of hip or knee replacement. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 12: 164-169, 2003.
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24. The Value of Shoulder
Specialists
Study showed direct correlation between surgeon
volume and patient outcomes
*Nitin J et. Al. The relationship between surgeon volume and hospital volume and outcomes for shoulder
arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2004;86:496-505.
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25. Pre-Surgery Considerations
I’ve elected to have shoulder replacement…
– Are interactions with my
current medications a
concern?
– What kind of after surgery
help will I need?
– Is there anything I can do
in advance of surgery
that will make the
recovery process easier?
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26. Surgery: What to Expect
– Performed in the hospital by an
experienced, specialized
surgical team
– An incision about 4-8 inches
long is made in the front of the
shoulder in order to receive the
implant
– The site is prepared, necessary
components are placed, and
the incision is closed
– Generally takes 1-3 hours
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27. Recovery: Post-Surgery
Your recovery will be determined
by your doctor:
– A hospital stay may or may
not be required
– Most people are able to
return to normal daily
activities within the first two
weeks
– Your physician will tell you
when it is safe to drive
(generally not until 6 weeks
after surgery) and perform
other tasks
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28. Recovery: Physical Therapy
Your rehabilitation program
will be determined by your
doctor:
– Critical to the
success of your new
shoulder
– Often begins as early
as the day of your
surgery
– Involves in-home
exercises that must
be followed exactly
and done regularly
– May be required to
obtain PT in the clinic
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29. Total Recovery Time
Recovery time varies
with each patient, but
on average, total
recovery time is
approximately 3-6
months.
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30. Common Treatment Outcomes
Outcomes vary by patient, but can
include:
– Decrease or elimination of
pain
– Full or partially restored
mobility
– Restful sleep
– Return to daily tasks and
activities
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31. Complications
As with any surgery, there is always a risk of complications.
Although rare, some of the most severe complications
associated with shoulder replacement are:
• Infection
• Dislocation
• Postoperative fractures
• Glenoid component failure
You should talk with your doctor about benefits and risks before proceeding with any
treatment option.
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32. Patient Testimonial
•
Add a patient story from your practice,
have a patient advocate present, play
the Tornier Patient Testimonial DVD.
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33. Overall Patient Satisfaction
Achieve the goal of
relieving pain and
restoring function for
your patients
“99% of the people who
have a shoulder
replacement for arthritis
get pain relief and say
that they wish they had
done it sooner.”*
1 Farmer KW, Hammond JW, Queale WS, Keyurapan E, McFarland EG. Shoulder arthroplasty versus hip and
knee arthroplasties: a comparison of outcomes.
Clin Orthop Rel Res 2007;455:183-9.
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34. Key Decision-Making
Considerations
I need help deciding…
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Am I a good candidate for this surgery?
Will insurance cover it?
What outcome can I expect?
Are there any side effects or
complications?
Will I have pain?
How long is the recovery period?
What kind of help will I need?
What long-term restrictions will I have?
When can I return to daily activities, i.e.
work, hobbies, volunteering…?
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35. Success Factors
– Condition and quality of
the bone
– Type and severity of
arthritis
– Condition of the muscles
around the shoulder
– Your age, activity level
and overall health
– Your commitment to
rehabilitation after surgery
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36. You Don’t Have to Suffer!
• You do not have to suffer from
shoulder pain and compromised
mobility
• Non-surgical and surgical
treatment options
• You can have an improved
quality of life and return to your
normal activities
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All can limit your activities, keep you from everyday tasks, and make it hard to sleep at night.
There are generally three shoulder replacement procedures.
Find an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulders. Shoulder replacement is complex, and may be better performed by a shoulder specialist rather than someone who does primarily knees and hips
There are generally three procedures for shoulder replacement:
Primary,
Reversed
Shoulder Resurfacing
The primary indication is pain which will not respond to non-operative treatment
Procedure:
Ball of the shoulder joint is replaced with an implant that includes a stem with a smooth, rounded metal head. The socket is replaced with a smooth, rounded plastic cup that fits the head of the ball.
Objective:
Restoration of function and pain relief
The primary indication is pain which will not respond to non-operative treatment and insufficient or irreparable rotator cuff.
Procedure:
The normal structure of the shoulder is “reversed” The ball portion of the implant is attached to the scapula and the artificial socket is attached to the humeral head.
Objective:
Restoration of function and pain relief
Procedure:
With this procedure, the damaged humeral head is sculpted to receive a metal “cap” that fits onto the bone, functioning as a new, smooth humeral head.
Objective:
Restoration of function and pain relief
Complexity with glenoid replacement
Many surgeons are not proficient in glenoid access
May fall back on doing a “hemi” prosthesis, avoiding glenoid replacement, which is not optimal for best patient results