Shoulder replacement
When nonsurgical options like physical therapy and medication fail to improve chronic shoulder pain, you may need shoulder replacement surgery to relieve pain and restore mobility. During the procedure, an orthopedic surgeon will remove the damaged parts of your shoulder and replace with them artificial components.
Shoulder replacement surgery in Greater Chattanooga, Tennessee
When shoulder pain begins affecting your quality of life, our specialists focus on creating a treatment plan to help you feel stronger.
At Parkridge Health System, our orthopedic specialists develop new techniques for minimally invasive, partial and total joint replacement. We want to help you to recover fully so you can quickly return to the activities you love.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Conditions that may need shoulder replacement surgery
Focused on restoring your mobility and relieving your discomfort, our experienced specialists may use shoulder replacement surgery to treat the following conditions:
- Chronic joint pain
- Fall fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteonecrosis
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Shoulder instability
Our surgical treatments and services
We know that surgery can be overwhelming. From your first clinical exam through rehabilitation, our surgical teams prioritizes your comfort and well-being.
Shoulder replacement surgeries we perform
You don't have to push through the pain. Combining the latest advancements in shoulder replacement surgery with compassionate, patient-focused care, our orthopedic surgeons want you to move comfortably again. The procedures they perform include:
- Reverse shoulder arthroplasty – If you've experienced rotator cuff injuries, then reverse shoulder replacement might be the best option for you. During this procedure, the normal ball-and-socket structure is reversed. The socket implant is attached to the top of the humerus, where the ball used to be, restoring function to your shoulder.
- Total shoulder arthroplasty – Damage to your shoulder can cause weakness and stiffness, making even the most mundane part of your daily routine suddenly seem complicated. During shoulder replacement surgery, our specialists remove the damaged areas of bone and replace them with implants. Our hope is that you'll return to the activities you love after undergoing this procedure and our inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation services.