Shoulder Replacement Surgery | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Total shoulder replacement is a highly successful procedure to reduce pain and restore mobility in patients with end-stage shoulder arthritis[1] and, in some cases, after a severe shoulder fracture[2]. Shoulder replacement surgery relieves pain and helps restore motion, strength and function of the shoulder.

One year after surgery, 95% of patients have pain-free function, enabling them to exercise the shoulder to restore strength and motion. Most patients are able to return to playing golf or tennis, swimming, doing yoga or pilates, and other physical activity they previously avoided because of shoulder pain.

Total shoulder replacement, also known as total shoulder arthroplasty, is the removal of portio...