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Shoulder Replacement

The shoulder is a complex arrangement of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. The major movement in the shoulder is between the ball-like head of the upper arm bone and the shoulder socket.

Total shoulder replacement surgery is performed at the new MultiCare Surgical Care Center at Tacoma General Hospital that offers the region’s most advanced services, from the latest technology to an ideal healing environment for recovery.

Common Reasons for Shoulder Replacement

In most cases, someone who requires total shoulder replacement has some form of arthritis. Arthritis can cause the person to suffer pain, stiffness and limited function. While there are several types of arthritis, most shoulder replacement patients have rheumatoid arthritis (chronic joint inflammation) or osteoarthritis (a degenerative joint disease).