What happens during the shoulder joint surgery?
Start of shoulder surgery
- After anaesthesia: patient placed in supine position on the operating table
- Arm and shoulder disinfected and sterile covering put in place
Course of the shoulder surgery
Conclusion of shoulder surgery
- Muscles are sutured and wound is closed using sutures or staples
- Dressing applied and X-rays taken to check the exact fit of the shoulder endoprosthesis
- Skin staples or stitches removed after approx. 12 to 14 days
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