Citizens Specialty Hospital in Hyderabad successfully performed a Reverse shoulder arthroplasty procedure on a 62-year-old woman with shoulder pain and swelling. Dr. Vasudeva Juvvadi diagnosed her with left shoulder osteoarthritis, a common condition in India.
Osteoarthritis affects millions of people in India and is on the rise due to factors like an aging population and lifestyle changes. It is a degenerative joint disease that can cause disability and impact quality of life.
Dr. Vasudeva Juvvadi explained that the patient’s persistent pain indicated shoulder joint degeneration, which required a comprehensive approach. They chose Reverse Shoulder arthroplasty because it is designed to address complex shoulder conditions and aims to alleviate pain and restore functionality.
During the procedure, the damaged shoulder joint was replaced with an artificial implant. In a reverse shoulder replacement, the normal structure is reversed, with an artificial ball attached to the shoulder blade and an artificial socket attached to the arm bone. The large deltoid muscle can still move the arm.
Dr. Prabhakar P, RCOO of Citizens Specialty Hospital, highlighted that arthritis is a common condition in India, with osteoarthritis being the second most common rheumatologic problem. The hospital prides itself on its expertise in orthopedic procedures like Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty and provides high-quality care using advanced technology.
Overall, Citizens Specialty Hospital successfully performed a transformative Reverse shoulder arthroplasty procedure on a 62-year-old woman with shoulder pain and swelling caused by osteoarthritis. The procedure aims to alleviate pain, restore functionality, and improve the patient’s quality of life.
