Treatment and diagnostics for abroad

Shoulder arthroplasty is a successful method of treating the shoulder joint at the end stage of various forms of arthritis or degenerative diseases. The main purpose of the operation is to relieve pain, as well as restore movement, strength and functionality of the arm. After modern arthroplasty, patients can regain their previous activity levels as much as possible. Many people return to their favorite sports such as tennis, golf and swimming, and can also do fitness, yoga or Pilates.

Modern shoulder joint replacement abroad

Arthritis leads to the destruction of smooth cartilaginous surfaces that allow the head and socket of the joint to slide smoothly relative to each other. This leads to very painful touching of the bones. Shoulder joint replacement abroad involves replacing the damaged shoulder head with a metal ball and applying a new smooth plastic surface to the socket.

One of the modern methods of arthroplasty is the installation of a reversible endoprosthesis. Since the shoulder head only rests on the socket, and is not located deep inside, they need tendons to work together. In some types of arthritis, these tendons are severely damaged, torn, or not functioning. The design of the reversible prosthesis is to attach the artificial head to the patient's natural joint socket using a plastic socket. This design has great stability and does not require ligaments to hold the joint in place. It also moves with the help of the deltoid muscle rather than the tendons.

Diagnosis before shoulder joint replacement abroad

The main indication for arthroplasty is pain and loss of shoulder mobility due to arthritis, which is not controlled by medications. In this condition, an X-ray is first performed, which helps to assess the condition of the joint. The level of damage to the bone and surrounding structures is determined by CT and MRI scans. If nerve compression is suspected, an EMG is prescribed.

Shoulder joint replacement procedure abroad

For many shoulder conditions involving surrounding ligaments, muscles, and tendons, minimally invasive arthroplasty is often recommended. However, a complete joint replacement requires open surgery with an incision along the shoulder.

The main components of the prosthesis are a metal ball and a polyethylene insert for the socket. The plastic coating and bone are cemented, providing immediate fixation. The prosthetic head is attached to the humerus by means of a rod.

Many foreign clinics use new implants. The prosthetic ball is made of cobalt chromium, and the rod is made of titanium individual components. All the elements are individually designed and perfectly match each other. The artificial socket also has a metal rod that allows the bone to grow into the implant, and is installed without cement.

After shoulder joint replacement, a series of X-rays are taken abroad to confirm the correct location of the implant. At an early stage of rehabilitation, tendons and basic shoulder movements are restored. Full recovery occurs in a year.