Stemmed Hemiarthroplasty

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Shoulder Replacement Success

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Depending on the condition of your shoulder, your surgeon may replace only the head of the humerus with a metal ball and stem, similar to the component used in a total shoulder replacement.

Stemmed hemiarthroplasty is recommended when:

  • The humeral head is severely fractured or arthritic, but the socket is normal
  • There is rotator cuff tear arthropathy and a total shoulder replacement would likely fail over time

Consult with an experienced orthopedic surgeon who performs shoulder joint replacement so see if a stemmed hemiarthroplasty is an appropriate surgery for your condition.

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Shoulder Replacement Success

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Meet double shoulder replacement recipient Jerry Namken, whose successful operations have allowed him to again enjoy the activities he loves. Click to read article PDF