Types of Shoulder Replacement Surgeries
If you have been involved in a trip and fall accident, a car accident or any other type of accident where you sustained an injury to your shoulder, you may need shoulder replacement surgery. This is a major surgery, where you will have a general anesthesia to tolerate the surgery. The surgical team will include your orthopedic surgeon, nurses and an anesthesiologist who will all assist in the surgery. During the surgery, the surgeon will open the shoulder area carefully to prevent damaging any nerves in that area of tissue, then will review the rotator cuff to find the injured areas. Next, any damaged shoulder areas will be repaired. This may include implanting a new socket, ball or other parts into the shoulder to help it function normally again. After this is completed, you will be closed up and allowed to recover from your surgical procedure.
This type of shoulder injury is usually very painful. You are not going to be able to determine the exact cause of any shoulder pain after an accident, unless you are seen by a medical specialist. The diagnosis for your injured shoulder will be made by the physician, who will review X-rays, a CT scan, bone integrity testing, an MRI and other checks of the soft tissues near and around the rotator cuff tendon. If there is nerve damage, an EMG or nerve conduction study may be necessary to determine the extent of the damage to that area of the shoulder.
There are three general types of shoulder replacement surgeries:
- Total soldier arthroplasty (TSA)
- Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) (reverses ball and socket location)
- Hemiarthroplasty (HA) (replaces ball leaving socket intact)
Your shoulder injuries will fit in one of the above categories, or may fit in one of the categories below. When you have sustained a tear, strain, or other type of blow to the shoulder area, the injury may be complex. If you were in a car accident, motorcycle accident or were injured in a fall at work, your shoulder injury may be a complex injury to be remedied by an orthopedic surgeon in that case. You cannot diagnose this on your own.
It is not good enough to say, “My shoulder hurts more than ever in my life,” and expect that anyone understands the exact extent of your shoulder injury. You will be seen by several specialists, who will determine the best course of action to repair your shoulder.
Other surgical procedures to repair the shoulder include:
- Arthroscopy of the shoulder for impingement syndrome
- Arthroscopic SLAP repair
- Shoulder dislocation repair
- Frozen shoulder repair
- Rotator cuff repairs
- Acromioclavicular (AC) joint repairs
- Full shoulder replacement
- Bicep’s tendon surgery
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Risks to Shoulder Surgery
Any time that an individual undergoes a major surgical procedure, there is a real risk of developing a life-threatening complication. In the case of a shoulder repair surgery, the risks include:
- Infections that can be deep in the joint
- Loose implants
- Further dislocation of the shoulder
- Nerve injuries that may be permanent
- Stiffness, issues with movement of the shoulder over time
- Broken bones near the prosthesis
The average healing time for this type of surgery can be four months up to a year. People who have this surgery can expect that after a month they will feel good enough to perform light activities with their shoulder replacement. It is standard that there will be some time that needs to be spent after the surgery in physical therapy. The physical therapy is a chance for you to rebuild the shoulder and test its mobility and strength.
Right after your surgery, you will probably be discharged to a rehabilitation center. There you will work as an inpatient and continue to rebuild the strength in your shoulder. You will be there for up to a month or so, depending on the severity of your shoulder damage. After the rehabilitation is completed, you will be sent home with instructions on how to continue to heal your shoulder properly. You will be told what to do and avoid doing as you heal. It can take 6 months to a full year after physical therapy to feel “as good as new” after a shoulder replacement surgical procedure.
Shoulder Replacement Surgery Settlements
When you call us, you will talk to an attorney who knows every issue involved in this type of case. It may be possible to settle this case for upwards of $100,000 to $250,000 dollars or more, depending on the circumstances of your case. Your case will be specific to you. You can not compare your personal injury to that of someone else’s. We can talk to you today about your case. Start a lawsuit on the merits of this case today. Sit down and talk to a lawyer who cares, and also has experience in settling these types of cases.
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Recovering from your accident that left you with a serious shoulder injury will take time to heal. We understand that you are at a vulnerable time right now. You may be unable to resume your normal duties at home, at work or taking care of your family. It is a difficult feeling to know that you cannot now do what you have always done.
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You can call us to talk about this with us today. You will be given an attorney to handle your case. Speak to a compassionate attorney with expertise in settling out serious shoulder injury personal injury claims right now. We have attorneys who will be a wall around you, and who specialize in shoulder injury settlements. When you call us, your team will include a lawyer with specialty in this type of personal injury.
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Just give us a call to schedule the meeting. You can then discuss your case with strong lawyers who can help with the settlement that you require to pay for your medical bills, lost wages and other expenses related to our shoulder injury losses. Your hope will be increased with an experienced attorney in Los Angeles, who is ready to work with you today on your shoulder injury case.
Value of a Shoulder Replacement Surgery
The monetary value of a shoulder replacement surgery and case after an accident is large. You can expect to be reimbursed $1000,000 – $250,000 for this type of loss and personal injury. As with any surgical procedure, there is a risk of complications that can occur after the initial surgery. If you have had surgery to repair our shoulder, you can also experience:
- Dislocation of the shoulder
- Infection at the wound sites
If you are wondering in this case, “Can I sue?” We have an affirmative answer for you. We are able to tell you that we can sue in this case, to get you back the money that you need as you heal from your shoulder replacement injury. If you have had an accident that resulted in you injuring our shoulder and needing a shoulder replacement surgery, then you need to give us a call right away. You don’t need to waste any time talking to your friends, family and coworkers. They will not be in the position to give you any sound advice on this case.
Your saving strength in this case, is that our Los Angeles case lawyers can file a lawsuit on your behalf. They know what it takes to win the case, hands down. Just understand that our case attorneys in Los Angeles can sue and get you the compensation that you require in this type of case.
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We are here for you in your time of need. We care about your personal injury claims, and getting you to the end of a winning lawsuit. We want you to focus on your recovery for your personal injuries. This will allow you to take the time you need to heal after your shoulder replacement surgery is completed. We will work for you as you heal, and keep you informed as to all updates regarding the case that we are working on settling for you. Let us do the heavy lifting. Come in and talk to us about your shoulder injury lawsuit now, you won’t regret it.
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