Shoulder ResurfacingDr.A.K.Venkatachalam

MS, DNB, FRCS, M.Ch OrthConsultant Orthopaedic surgeon, Chennai, India

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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