Shoulder resurfacing India. Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam discusses the indications, technique and post op care for this bone preserving procedure. Watch an American patient's testimonial

1. Shoulder Resurfacing
Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam
MS, DNB, FRCS, M.Ch Orth
Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon, Chennai, India
www.shoulderindia.com

2.  What is it?
It is a bone preserving alternative to shoulder
replacement. It preserves the bone stock in the head
of the humerus (arm bone) as it is not amputated.
 It gives full range of movement.
 It can be done in young patients too as it preserves
bone.
Shoulder resurfacing?

3.  Osteo-arthritis
 Rheumatoid arthritis
 Avascular necrosis
 Traumatic defects of humeral head
 Cuff tear arthropathy with cuff repair
Indications for shoulder resurfacing

4.  It is done through a minimally invasive technique.
 Immobilization is required for three weeks in a sling.
 The patient can move the arm with support f
Technique

5. Pre operative x ray - Osteoarthritis

6. Position for Shoulder resurfacing

7. View of Humeral head & Glenoid
cavity

8. Humeral head prepared for
resurfacing

9. Resurfacing prosthesis packed with
moresellized bone

10. Prosthesis fixed over humeral head

11. Small incision after skin closure

12. Post op X-ray