Shoulder Arthritis

Photo of a young child on her fathers shoulder

Shoulder Arthritis

The glenohumeral joint may, either as a result of previous injury, inflammatory diseases or genetic reasons, develop arthritis.

This, to a greater or lesser degree, will cause shoulder discomfort or pain, stiffness and reduced shoulder function and often represents a considerable problem to your life.
Diagram explaining shoulder arthritis

How is arthritis of the shoulder treated?

Shoulder Replacement Post-Operative Care

At least one night in hospital is required, and a sling is worn in the initial stages, but exercises commence the day following your operation. Your sutures will all be beneath your skin and dressings can be removed 10 days following surgery (please see our website for a video regarding dressings removal). You will require physiotherapy following your shoulder replacement and Mr Jarrett will arrange a physiotherapist consultation before surgery to go over your exercises pre-operatively. It often takes over a year to maximally improve following a shoulder replacement, with the bulk of the improvement in the first 3-6 months.

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