Shoulder Replacement Portal

Patient Stories & Expert Insights

What is Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

At Orthopaedic Medical Group, we begin conservatively, offering a range of non-surgical treatment options. If these options are no longer working to alleviate your pain, we also offer a range of surgical treatments tailored to your specific shoulder pathology.

Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement

In patients who have a history of a rotator cuff injury, reverse total shoulder replacement surgery is performed. During this procedure, your natural anatomy is reversed, which changes the mechanics of your shoulder and allows for better overall function.

Anatomic Total Shoulder Replacement

An anatomic total shoulder replacement is a viable option for patients without a rotator cuff tear, as it involves replacing the arthritic humeral head, and glenoid, which make up the shoulder joint.

Shoulder Replacement After Fracture

In the case of a complex fracture which has caused significant joint damage, shoulder replacement may be recommended to restore stability, reduce pain, and improve shoulder function.

Scheduling Your Surgery

Preferred Surgical Facility

At Orthopaedic Medical Group Surgery Center, every aspect of your experience is thoughtfully designed around your comfort and peace of mind. Patients receive a concierge-style experience in a modern, surgeon-led facility designed for comfort, efficiency, and personalized care. From streamlined scheduling to attentive day-of-surgery support, every detail is focused on creating a smooth, high-quality experience.

Pre-Operative Testing

Once surgery is recommended, you’ll receive a packet with all required preoperative testing instructions and educational materials. Your surgical coordinator will contact you within 24–48 hours to schedule your surgery and guide you through any required testing. Most patients will need to undergo blood work, EKG, and clearances from your primary care or specialist office.

You’ll meet with your surgeon about two weeks before surgery to review results, and return to the office 2–4 weeks afterward for a postoperative visit and X-rays

Surgical Fees

Although your insurance might cover the majority of surgical costs, each plan varies based on your individual benefits. During the surgical planning process, you may encounter three types of fees: the physician fee, facility fee, and anesthesia fee. These will be explained to you over the phone prior to your surgical date, and payment will be required within 72 hours of the procedure.

Wound Care

In most cases your incision will be closed with dissolvable sutures and a white or clear mesh tape as shown. The dissolvable sutures do not require removal in office.

1. 48-72 hours after surgery remove the outer dressing.
2. DO NOT remove the white or clear mesh tape.
3. You may now shower normally. DO NOT soak the incision under water.
4. DO NOT apply lotions, creams, alcohols, peroxide, or any wound cleaning agent to the incision.
5. You do not need to cover the incision once outer dressings are removed.

Prineo Dressing

Prineo Dressing

DO:

• Remove your brace to shower/for hygiene purposes.
• Remove your brace when changing clothes.
• Remove your brace to perform postoperative home exercises.
• Sleep in your brace.

DON’T:

• Don’t drive while in your brace for the first 2 weeks after surgery.
• Adjust/change strap lengths after surgery.