The total shoulder replacement is undertaken for treating severe arthritis of shoulder joint, when the persistent pain can’t be managed by the non surgical methods.

Total shoulder replacement surgery gives relief from pain by replacing the damaged bone and cartilage with metal and plastic implant.

The shoulder is a ball and socket joint. In total shoulder replacement, the surgeon replaces the humeral head with a metal alloy implant while the glenoid component is made up of polyethylene plastic, both either anchored by cement or just press fitted to allow bone to grow around them.