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Shoulder resurfacing surgery
SHOULDER RESURFACING ARTHROPLASTY
Our skilled orthopaedic surgeons can replace the damaged surfaces of your shoulder ball and socket joint
What is shoulder resurfacing?
This surgical procedure can be done when arthritis has affected your shoulder, causing pain and stiffness. The aim of the procedure is to replace only the damaged joint surfaces, rather than the whole shoulder joint.
Need to know
This operation is carried out either under general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic (you'll be awake but pain is blocked in the area). If you're having a local anaesthetic, you'll also be given a sedative to help you relax. The operation takes about two hours.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you and let you know how the operation will be carried out. They'll be able to answer any questions you might have. If you're having a general anaesthetic, they'll let you know how long to avoid eating and drinking beforehand.
You'll be cared for in hospital for about three days following your operation. One of our physiotherapists will give you some exercises to help with your recovery and you may need to have outpatient physiotherapy until you have improved the range of movement in your shoulder. You will need to wear a sling for several weeks to rest your arm and shoulder.
Your physiotherapist will show you how to take your sling off and on to complete your exercises. Your consultant will let you know when you can get back to your usual routine, including going back to work, exercise and driving. Depending on your job, you may need several weeks off work.
Paying for medical treatment
You don't need medical insurance to have fast access to our top consultants, extensive range of treatments, diagnostic tests and surgical procedures at our world-class facilities.
Our Shoulder resurfacing surgery locations
The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients
30 Devonshire Street W1G 6PU London
City of London - 31 Old Broad Street
City of London 31 Old Broad Street EC2N 1HT London
Chelsea Outpatients
280 King's Road SW3 5AW London
Elstree Waterfront Outpatients
The Waterfront Business Park, Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree WD6 3BS Hertfordshire
Golders Green Outpatients
Roman House, 296 Golders Green Road Golders Green NW11 9PY London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road SW1W 8RH London
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
The Wellington Hospital Outpatients
15 - 17 Lodge Road NW8 7JA London
The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road Wilmslow SK9 1NY Cheshire
Patient stories
Hear from past patients about their experience
Alan's story
Despite years of experiencing heart problems that just wouldn’t go away, Alan was apprehensive about having a surgical procedure. But with the expertise of his consultant and the latest cardiac technology, he decided to go ahead.
Andrew's story
“I couldn’t move my legs at all, and my arms only partially. But now I can walk six miles. I wouldn’t have got that without the physio team at The Christie Private Care, I simply wouldn’t have.”
How a second opinion helped uncover a hidden cardiac problem
Former Olympic swimmer, Adrian, was used to prioritising his physical wellbeing and continued to exercise regularly, keeping him in good health into his 60s. But when he got out of the pool one day, he noticed that something wasn’t right.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.