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Shoulder ResurfacingDr.A.K.Venkatachalam
MS, DNB, FRCS, M.Ch OrthConsultant Orthopaedic surgeon, Chennai, India
www.shoulderindia.com
What is it? It is a bone preserving alternative to shoulder replacement. It preserves the bone stock in the head of the humerus (arm bone) as it is not amputated.
It gives full range of movement. It can be done in young patients too as it
preserves bone.
Shoulder resurfacing?
Osteo-arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Avascular necrosis Traumatic defects of humeral head Cuff tear arthropathy with cuff repair
Indications for shoulder resurfacing
It is done through a minimally invasive technique.
Immobilization is required for three weeks in a sling.
The patient can move the arm with support f
Technique
Pre operative x ray - Osteoarthritis
Position for Shoulder resurfacing
View of Humeral head & Glenoid cavity
Humeral head prepared for resurfacing
Resurfacing prosthesis packed with moresellized bone
Prosthesis fixed over humeral head
Small incision after skin closure
Post op X-ray
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