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Finding Relief After Total Shoulder Replacement
Before undergoing total shoulder replacement, it is important to make sure that you have tried more conservative measures for treatment, including physical therapy. When other treatments do not work, surgical correction may become necessary.
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In fact, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, approximately 53,000 Americans undergo total shoulder replacement each year. If you have recently had a total shoulder replacement procedure, or you have one planned in the near future, contact Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois today to find out more about how we can help you achieve relief and recovery. How do I know if I need total shoulder replacement surgery? Your primary physician will let you know if total shoulder replacement is necessary, based on the nature of your specific condition. This procedure is typically only done when other medical interventions have failed to provide sufficient relief. During the procedure, your surgeon will remove affected bone from the shoulder joint and replace it with artificial parts.
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The most common conditions resulting in the need for total shoulder replacement include:
If you are close to or have already met your insurance deductible for the year, then now is the time to come in for Physical Therapy! Are you feeling aches and pains? Need to work on your core? Let us help you get a head start for 2019. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
• Osteoarthritis. • Rheumatoid arthritis. • Rotator cuff disease.
• Osteonecrosis. • Severe fracture.
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