Is Shoulder Replacement for You? - Dr. Sachin Karkamkar

Is Shoulder Replacement for You?

Treatment Goals

• Control pain
• Maintain function 
• Prevent disability

Role of Surgery

• Severe shoulder pain/stiffness that limits everyday activities
• Chronic inflammation and swelling that does not improve with rest or medication
• Failure of other non-surgical treatments
• Increased need of pain killers

Facts about Shoulder Replacement: 
Link of FAQ shoulder answered by Dr Sachin Karkamkar