Case of the month

Complex Shoulder Replacement

• This 70 year old lady had a fracture of the shoulder. It was in multiple pieces, not possible to put the pieces back. Considering her age, decision was taken to replace the shoulder. Reverse shoulder replacement was done. This is a newer operation done in elderly people with bad shoulders.

  

  65 year old lady, sustained fracture humerus

  

  Reverse shoulder replacement done