Shoulder replacement

Shoulder replacement consists of replacing the worn or destroyed joint surfaces of the shoulder with a suitable implant. Depending on the condition of the rotator cuff tendons and the nature of the disease, the surgeon chooses between an anatomic prosthesis, which reproduces the normal anatomy of the shoulder, and a reverse prosthesis, designed to function even when the tendons are too damaged. This procedure is intended for patients suffering from shoulder osteoarthritis, sequelae of complex fractures of the humerus or massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears. It is considered when pain and loss of mobility significantly affect the gestures of daily life. Recovery is based on a short period of immobilization followed by gentle, progressive rehabilitation, supervised by the surgeon and the physiotherapist. Simple everyday gestures are recovered within a few weeks, with mobility continuing to improve over several months. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, prosthetic shoulder surgery is performed by orthopedic surgeons specialized in the upper limb, with precise planning of each implant and tailor-made rehabilitation support.