Dr. Martin performs joint replacement surgery of the shoulder.
A joint replacement may be required to treat progressive worsening of the joint.
- To relieve symptoms
- After failed non-surgical treatment
- Open based procedure to resurface the joint surfaces
- Humeral head (upper arm bone) is cut and fit with a custom stem and head component
- Glenoid (socket) is resurfaced with a hard plastic insert
- Physical Therapy is an integral component to your recovery from surgery