Carole's Story
At 81, Carole got a reverse total shoulder replacement, which helped relieve the pain from arthritis and rotator cuff tears.
We offer a proven shoulder replacement approach and the most advanced options available.
At the Henry Ford Center for Joint Replacement, we understand that living with constant shoulder pain can affect your quality of life. A shoulder replacement may be an option to help you get back to your active lifestyle.
Carole's Story
At 81, Carole got a reverse total shoulder replacement, which helped relieve the pain from arthritis and rotator cuff tears.
We know that shoulder replacement surgery is a big decision. Before considering whether it’s the right choice for you, your Henry Ford orthopedic surgeon will conduct a full examination of your shoulder, testing for strength, stability and range of motion as well as a comprehensive review of your current health status.
There are risks and benefits to any shoulder replacement surgery, and not everyone is a candidate for all approaches. As part of your personalized treatment plan, your surgeon will discuss the option that provides you with the safest, most successful experience.
The decision to have a shoulder replacement is a combined decision made by you and your Henry Ford surgeon and care team. The key factors that determine whether to have shoulder replacement surgery include:
If nonsurgical treatments and therapies are no longer giving you relief from your shoulder pain, you may want to consider shoulder replacement surgery. We offer three types:
Download our Joint Replacement Guide to learn more about our program.
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