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Shoulder replacement

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Shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure in which all or part of the glenohumeral joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. Such joint replacement surgery generally is conducted to relieve arthritis pain or fix severe physical joint damage. Shoulder replacement surgery is an option for treatment of severe arthritis of the shoulder joint. Arthritis is a condition that affects the cartilage of the joints. Symptoms of shoulder replacement : 1) Pain in shoulders. 2) Abnormal activity of shoulder bone 3) Pain in back and hand 4) Stiffness 5) Movement of shoulder will decrease 6) Also affects the cartilage of joints (arthritis) What doctors do before going to shoulder replacement : A doctor will not directly suggest for the shoulder replacement , he or she will manage with basic treatment that is activity modification, physical therapy and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs. Additionally, intra-articular corticosteroid injections (injection