What is a Shoulder Resurfacing Procedure?
Orthopaedic Institute Brielle Orthopaedics Orthopaedic Institute Brielle Orthopaedics specialists perform a shoulder resurfacing procedure on patients who suffer from arthritis or a traumatic injury but are not ready for a total shoulder replacement. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia on an in-patient, usually 1-2-night, basis.
The procedure. During the procedure, a specialist removes damaged bone from the humeral head and replaces it with a metal component. The metal component is perfectly fit to your bone and cemented in place. The specialist checks range of motion to ensure the shoulder moves freely and easily.
Dr Abdul D Khan
MBBS(AMC, Vizag) MRCS(Edin, UK) MRCS(Glasg, UK) FRCS(Tr & Orth, UK) CCT(Tr & Orth, UK)