Hemiarthroplasty / Partial Replacement Of Shoulder Joint

In case of severe proximal humerus fracture, it is required when blood supply to the ball or head of the humerus cannot be restored, arthritis of the shoulder joint in which glenoid bone stock is less and rotator cuff is deficient.

It depends on the patient's haemoglobin before and after the Hemi replacement/ partial shoulder replacement. Blood can be either donated by patient relatives or can be arranged from community blood

Investigations are done before Hemi replacement/ partial replacement of shoulder to check for fitness for Hemi replacement/ partial replacement of shoulder. Investigations usually talk about the general medical fitness of an individual. The patient will require anesthesia, and if there is some problem, the underlying medical condition can be treated or controlled before surgery. It helps in reducing the chances of complications during and after surgery

Usually, the surgery takes 1-2 hours.

If surgery normally went without complications and the patient was not suffering from another disease like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, etc., the patient is usually discharged after 2- 3 days. But this duration may vary depending on surgeon preferences.

In patients after Hemi replacement/ partial replacement of the shoulder, heavy painkillers are used to make the patients comfortable. But in general, pain is reduced to a larger extent with painkillers, ice packs, and physical therapy. It usually takes weeks to months to be completely pain-free.But once the patient’s pain subsides, he becomes very happy.

Physiotherapy usually starts the next day of the operation, and the patient requires a few weeks to months of physiotherapy.

Physical therapy will be started the very next day of the operation, your arm will be in a sling for 2-6 weeks, which depends on the severity of the disease pre-surgery and the surgeon’s preference, but during this time, you will be expected to do your physiotherapy as recommended. Complete recovery will take weeks to months.

Usually, patients can take a shower after the first dressing of the wound. But the patient will have to wait 6 weeks to take a bath or use the bathtub.

Usually, the patient will be able to drive after 3- 4 weeks in consultation with your surgeon.

Risks may include stiffness of the shoulder, infection, damage to nerves, implant loosening and failure, dislocation, and fracture. In case of discharge from the wound, fever, severe pain, contact your surgeon immediately.

Most people will resume daily activities with proper follow-up care and physical therapy.

It depends on patient activity, age, and overall health. But the average shoulder lasts for 10- 15 years.

It depends on the hospital category chosen by patients and the type of implant discussed. At Simpainortho.com, we have tried to reduce the cost of surgery and hospital expenses and include complete after-surgery services, which patients require after surgery because we know treatment doesn’t end at the patient's discharge. To ensure the quick recovery of patients in simpainortho.com, we believe that a patient requires expert care within the most comfortable surroundings until he can join routine activities. So, we have made different packages for different patients according to need, and that too at the most affordable prices.

Yes, most of the insurances have included Hemireplacement/ partial replacement of shoulder joints.