IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SHOULDER REPLACEMENT
Shoulder Surgery
Reverse total shoulder joint replacement is intended for use in individuals with a functional deltoid muscle, grossly deficient rotator cuff, and pain disabled by one or more of the following: non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (i.e. osteoarthritis) and avascular necrosis; pseudoparalysis or anterior superior escape; rotator cuff tear; correction of functional deformity; post-traumatic arthritis; revisions or fractures of the humeral head where adequate fixation can be achieved and adequate bone stock remains.
Shoulder joint replacement surgery is not appropriate for patients with certain types of infections, any mental or neuromuscular disorder which would create an unacceptable risk of device stability, device fixation failure or complications in postoperative care. Additionally, shoulder joint replacement surgery is not appropriate for patients whose anticipated activities would impose high levels of stress on the shoulder.
Like any surgery, shoulder replacement surgery has potential risks. Some may occur during surgery, such as bleeding, bone fracture, injury to nearby blood vessels or nerves, or other surgical or anesthesia-related complications. Other risks may occur during or after surgery and can include pain or stiffness, infection, blood clots, changes in blood pressure or heart rhythm, lung problems such as pneumonia or emboli, stroke or heart attack, and death. Implant related risks which may lead to a revision or removal of the implant include dislocation of the implant, loosening or wear of the implant, bone fracture, nerve damage, heterotopic bone formation (abnormal bone growth in tissue), wear or breakage of the implant, metal and/or foreign body sensitivity, soft tissue imbalance, osteolysis (localized progressive bone loss), audible sounds during motion, and reaction to particle debris. Being overweight, manual labor activities, some sports activities, patient age, activity level, certain medical conditions, alcohol or drug addiction, and mental disorders may be associated with increased risks.
Shoulder joint implants may not provide the same feel or performance characteristics experienced with a normal healthy joint. The information presented is for educational purposes only. Stryker is not dispensing medical advice. Please speak to your doctor to decide if shoulder joint replacement surgery is appropriate for you. Only your doctor can make the medical decision about which products and treatments are right for your own individual condition.
As with any surgery, joint replacement carries certain risks. Your surgeon will explain all the possible complications of the surgery, as well as side effects. Additionally, the lifetime of a joint replacement is not infinite and varies with each individual. Also, each patient will experience a different post-operative activity level, depending on their own individual clinical factors. Your doctor will help counsel you about how to best maintain your activities to potentially prolong the lifetime of the device. It is important to closely follow your doctor's instructions regarding post-surgery activity, treatment and follow-up care.
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