Guide to Shoulder Replacement Surgery

This guide will answer your questions and help you better understand what you need to do to prepare for surgery, what happens during shoulder surgery, and what to expect from recovery. Planning ahead of time for your surgery and hospital stay can have a positive impact on the success of your surgery. Use these pages as your guide to shoulder replacement surgery.

Find out what to expect before, during, and after your shoulder replacement surgery.

Making the Decision

• Questions & Answers About Shoulder Replacement

Preparing for Shoulder Replacement

• Choosing an Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Information for Your Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Preparing for Shoulder Replacement Surgery
• Shoulder Replacement Surgery
  
• Shoulder Joint Replacement Components