Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications involved with shoulder replacement surgery as follows: Complications are relatively rare with total shoulder replacement unlike other joint replacements, but can include: Numbness of skin at the surgical site: Nerves supplying to the skin on the shoulder could be permanently damaged due to the incision made during surgery. Individuals can present with numbness of skin on the shoulder in the surgical limb. Implant loosening and joint instability: Loosening of the prosthetic [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications involved with shoulder replacement surgery as follows: Complications are relatively rare with total shoulder replacement unlike other joint replacements, but can include: Emboli formation: The blood clot or thrombus formed in the deep veins of the limb, if it were small enough, can travel up along the veins in the limb and get deposited in various body parts. These blood clots freely traveling in the blood to get deposited in various [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications involved with shoulder replacement surgery as follows: Complications are relatively rare with total shoulder replacement unlike other joint replacements, but can include: Blood loss: Joint replacement surgery can involve moderate blood loss. Transfusion might become necessary in some cases. Your surgeon will make needed arrangement for the transfusion, as part of preparation for the scheduled surgery. Injury to the nerves and blood vessels: In the upper limb, arteries & veins providing [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed on  measures to promote safety and reduce the workload during immediate post-surgical phase as follows: Inappropriate height of work desk and improper placement of computer monitor can lead to poor posture, undue stress in the surgical shoulder, and compromise the outcome of the surgery. Too low a work desk can result in rounded shoulders and too high a work desk can result in improperly supported elbow and shoulder joints. Choosing an appropriate [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed on  measures to promote safety and reduce the workload during immediate post-surgical phase as follows: Avoid performing any activities that involve turning the shoulder excessively inward or outward, at least during the initial phase of shoulder replacement surgery. This activity can result in dislodgement of the artificial shoulder joint and delay recovery & rehab. Avoid placing items in the upper shelves, which could necessitate lifting the shoulder above the level of head. [...]