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Treatment/Procedure: Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Also called: shoulder arthroplasty

If your doctor recommends shoulder replacement surgery, here’s what you should know — this procedure removes damaged pieces of bone in your shoulder joint and replaces them with plastic and metal parts in the hopes of giving you a greater range of motion or reducing your shoulder pain.

Depending on the type of damage or injury, your doctor may recommend a specific type of surgery.

  • Anatomic Total Shoulder Replacement — Your doctor will replace the ball and socket joint of the shoulder. The implants used will look and behave like your natural joint.
  • Reverse Shoulder Replacement — You’re still getting a total joint replacement, but the ball is attached to your shoulder and the socket on your arm, this is often the choice if you have severe rotator cuff damage.
  • Partial Shoulder Replacement — Your doctor will recommend this option if only the ball part of the joint is damaged.
Shoulder Replacements | Wesley K. Cox, M.D. | UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

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Resources Related to Shoulder Replacement Surgery

About Dr. Justin M. Rabinowitz, Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon (Video)

Learn more about Dr. Justin M. Rabinowitz, a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon at UAMS Health.

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Dr. Wesley K. Cox on Shoulder Replacements (Video)

Wesley K. Cox, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon with UAMS Health, gives information about shoulder replacements.

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Rotator Cuff Repair Physical Therapy Protocol (Document)

UAMS Health's rotator cuff repair protocol: 3 phases (Protect, Mobility, Strength) to heal and restore function, with exercises, precautions, and FAQs.

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Conditions Related to Shoulder Replacement Surgery

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries

Providers Performing or Prescribing Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe Shoulder Replacement Surgery for all conditions related to it. Review each provider for availability.

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Wesley K. Cox, M.D.

Wesley K. Cox, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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J. Ryan Hill, M.D.

J. Ryan Hill, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Justin M. Rabinowitz, M.D.

Justin M. Rabinowitz, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Locations Providing Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Note that Shoulder Replacement Surgery may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Orthopaedic and Spine Clinic in North Little Rock exterior

Orthopaedic and Spine Clinic in North Little Rock

4261 Stockton Drive
Stockton Medical Plaza
Suite 100
North Little Rock, AR 72117

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-526-1046
New Patients
501-526-5451
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Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Clinic exterior

Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville

201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-966-4491
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Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell

Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell

507 W. Monroe Ave.
Suite A
Lowell, AR 72745

Appointment Phone Number
479-334-7030
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Areas of Expertise for Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Doctor helping a patient with shoulder pain

Orthopaedics

UAMS Health is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in orthopaedics.

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Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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