Shoulder arthroplasty, or shoulder replacement, is becoming an increasingly common procedure, with many prostheses options available. Unfortunately, the expanded number of primary shoulder arthroplasties has also led to an increasing need for revision of failed primary procedures. A range of complications or combinations of complications can lead to the need for revision surgery. Fortunately, for many arthroplasty complications, treatment options are available.
Revision surgery is often very complicated, with a multitude of factors to consider, and the results are hard to predict. Additionally, since there are many different reasons a shoulder revision surgery may be needed, every aspect of the surgery must be treated on an individual basis. Therefore, you must discuss these procedures at length with Dr. Millstein
The below problems may be alleviated with shoulder revision surgery:
Unfortunately, for most patients, component revision is a necessary part of the revision surgery. When a rotator-cuff tear is acute, surgical repair is recommended. For chronic rotator cuff tearing, rotator cuff repair depends on the severity of the symptoms.
