Home of the Best Surgeons for Total Shoulder Replacement

If you and your doctor decide that this treatment is the best option for you, the next step is to begin looking for surgeons for total shoulder replacement.  If you are in the Tri-State area, the specialists at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute offer you the best experience, technology and service for your procedure.  If you live outside the area, let us help you discover what to look for as you search for surgeons.  For total shoulder replacement, you want to be confident that you are working with the best team available, and we want to help you make that happen in any way we can. 

 

There are a few different forms of shoulder replacement surgery, most of which are performed with the hope of ending or reducing significant pain.  During a total shoulder replacement surgery, both the ball of the arm and the socket within the shoulder blade are replaced.  The ball is replaced with a metal, half-moon shaped implant that is attached to the arm bone called the humerus.  The socket is then replaced with a plastic implant cemented to the shoulder blade.  

 

The result is that you are no longer pained or limited by damaged bone and cartilage; instead, once full healing has occurred, you should find movement nearly pain-free with an increased range of motion.  The specific details and expected results may vary somewhat from patient to patient, though, so it is important to talk with your doctor about what he or she believes this surgery will achieve for you.   

When it comes time to consider surgeons for total shoulder replacement, there are a few key points on which you do not want to compromise.  First and foremost, look for someone who has both experience and specialization in this particular area.  A general orthopaedic surgeon may have a broad range of knowledge, but he or she will have significantly less experience with shoulder replacement than someone who has focused solely in this area. Specialization allows for a greater depth of experience, meaning that you are being treated by someone who knows exactly how this surgery should go and is fully aware of all potential variables.  Additionally, it is a good idea to consider the hospital at which this surgeon is practicing.  If it is a reputable institution like Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, you can have greater confidence in the expertise of your potential surgeon.  

 

Finally, make sure that your surgeon is someone you are able to communicate with openly and honestly.  As you prepare for this operation, you will need to maintain clear communication about your past and current health conditions.  You also want to feel comfortable asking any questions you may have prior to the procedure.  So while you are looking for a surgeon who has experience and specialization, make sure you also feel comfortable talking with him or her as well. 

 

If you are wondering where to find the best surgeons for total shoulder replacement, look no further than Rothman Orthopaedic Institute.  For over 40 years, we have been committed to providing the area with the best orthopaedic specialists. By combining the utmost compassion and respect for our patients with the latest science, we bring expert service to each and every one of our patients.  You can be confident that when you come to us for a total shoulder replacement, you will be treated by a highly trained and compassionate professional who has specialized in this area.  When you choose Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, you are choosing internationally recognized excellence in orthopaedics, which is exactly the sort of team you want on your side for a total shoulder replacement.