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Shoulder replacement surgery is performed in the hospital or surgery center by an orthopedic surgeon and specialized surgical team. The procedure generally takes 1-3 hours, and a hospital stay of 1-3 days can be expected.
Total recovery time is approximately 3-6 months, and physical therapy is required to gain range of motion with the new joint.
As with any surgery, success will depend on your age, activity level and other factors. Your doctor will determine if you are a good candidate for shoulder replacement surgery, and can help you understand what to expect from the procedure and your recovery.
Meeting with the Orthopaedic Surgeon
In the weeks before surgery
If you live alone or have special needs
Day of Surgery
Preparing you for Surgery
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During Surgery
After Surgery
Recovery at Home
The Surgical Dressing – The Shower
Physical Therapy
Ice, No heat
According to your orthopaedic surgeon’s instructions, for 6 weeks after surgery:
Driving
When to Call the Surgeon
Call your orthoapedic surgeon immediately if you notice any of the following:
Follow-up Appointments
Infection Prevention
Returning to Activities
Meeting with the Orthopaedic Surgeon
In the weeks before surgery
If you live alone or have special needs
Day of Surgery
Preparing you for Surgery
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During Surgery
After Surgery
Recovery at Home
The Surgical Dressing – The Shower
Physical Therapy
Ice, No heat
According to your orthopaedic surgeon’s instructions, for 6 weeks after surgery:
Driving
When to Call the Surgeon
Call your orthoapedic surgeon immediately if you notice any of the following:
Follow-up Appointments
Infection Prevention
Returning to Activities
The SIMPLICITI™ Shoulder System is a stemless implant for shoulder replacement that preserves more bone than a traditional long-stemmed shoulder replacement implant. WATCH THE VIDEO
Talk to your surgeon about whether joint replacement or another treatment is right for you, as well as the recovery time and potential risks of the procedure, including the risk of implant wear, loosening or failure, pain, swelling and infection. Individual results may vary. The performance of joint replacement depends on age, weight, activity level and other factors. For complete product information, including indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and potential adverse effects, visit www.wright.com/shoulder-prescribing-use
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