Shoulder replacement may be considered when severe shoulder pain, joint damage or restricted movement continues to affect daily activities. At Kalyani Hospital, patients can receive orthopaedic evaluation and joint replacement care based on their individual condition.
Orthopaedic Care
Joint Replacement Surgery
Individualised Evaluation
Recovery & Physiotherapy
Shoulder replacement, also known as shoulder arthroplasty, involves replacing damaged parts of the shoulder joint with artificial components. It may be considered for selected patients with severe arthritis, significant joint damage, certain fractures or persistent symptoms that affect movement and daily activities.
Dr. Vikrant Khanna is an orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon at Kalyani Hospital, Gurgaon. He joined Kalyani Hospital in August 2021 with the aim of bringing modern practices and the latest technology in orthopaedics, arthroscopy and joint replacement. His experience includes joint replacement, sports injury arthroscopy, trauma surgery and management of conditions such as osteoarthritis and chronic joint pain.
He is a graduate of Rajiv Gandhi University and completed his postgraduate training from Manipal University, Bangalore. Before joining Kalyani Hospital, he worked with B L Kapur Hospital and Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi.
Not every shoulder problem requires replacement surgery. A specialist evaluation may be appropriate when persistent pain, stiffness or restricted movement starts affecting everyday activities despite appropriate treatment.
Expert evaluation and personalised guidance for patients considering shoulder replacement surgery.
Understanding pain, movement limitations and previous treatment.
Assessment of shoulder movement and function.
X-ray, MRI or other investigations may be recommended based on the condition.
The orthopaedic specialist discusses suitable treatment options based on the evaluation.
Different shoulder replacement procedures may be considered depending on the condition of the shoulder joint and surrounding tissues.
The damaged surfaces of the shoulder joint are replaced with prosthetic components. This may be considered in selected patients with severe arthritis or significant joint degeneration.
In this procedure, the damaged head of the humerus is replaced while the natural socket may be retained depending on the patient’s condition.
This procedure changes the normal arrangement of the shoulder joint and may be considered for selected patients with significant rotator cuff-related problems.
Get your shoulder evaluated by an orthopaedic specialist at Kalyani Hospital.
Shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure in which damaged parts of the shoulder joint are replaced with artificial components.
It may be considered when severe pain, joint damage or restricted movement significantly affects daily activities and other treatments have not provided sufficient relief.
Common types include total shoulder replacement, hemiarthroplasty and reverse shoulder replacement.
The orthopedic specialist reviews your symptoms and medical history, examines shoulder function and may recommend imaging such as X-ray or MRI.
Rehabilitation and physiotherapy are important parts of recovery and can help improve shoulder movement, strength and function.
Recovery varies depending on the procedure, individual health and rehabilitation progress. Your orthopedic team can provide guidance based on your specific condition.
