Understanding Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder replacement (shoulder arthroplasty) removes the damaged ball and socket of the shoulder joint and replaces them with prosthetic components. The type of replacement — anatomic or reverse — depends on the condition of the rotator cuff and the pattern of arthritis. At Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our fellowship-trained surgeons serving Maryland and the DC Metro Area use patient-specific 3D planning to optimize implant sizing and positioning for every shoulder replacement. Learn more about our full range of joint replacement services.
Is Shoulder Replacement Right for You?
Signs You May Need A Shoulder Replacement
- Grinding or crepitus (a crunching sensation) with shoulder movement
- Weakness that makes everyday tasks like dressing or reaching overhead difficult
- Pain with reaching behind your back or across your body
- Progressive loss of range of motion that worsens over time
- Failure to improve with medications, injections, or physical therapy
Self-Pay Total Shoulder Replacement Package
We offer a transparent, all-inclusive self-pay package for total shoulder replacement. The package includes your Precision surgeon's fee, the surgical facility fee, the anesthesia fee, the cost of the implant, ROSA robot fee (if applicable), and initial post-op visits in our clinic and physical therapy offices. These cases are performed at Charles Regional Surgical Center. This facility is an outpatient surgical facility and your surgeon will evaluate if your surgical case is appropriate for outpatient.
The package price is $25,000, with that amount due at the time of scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Day of surgery: Gentle pendulum exercises begin with therapist guidance
- 1 to 6 weeks: Sling immobilization; passive range-of-motion exercises
- 6 to 12 weeks: Active-assisted and active range of motion begins
- 3 months: Active use of the arm for most daily activities
- 6 months: Full recovery for most patients; return to recreational activities