Best Shoulder and upper limb surgeon in Andheri

Mumbai-based Best Shoulder and upper limb surgeon in Andheri Dr. Pranav Rathi trained in the UK. He performs both anatomical and inversion shoulder endoprosthetics with great success. He also performs complex shoulder surgeries and revision shoulder replacements, which he has successfully completed.

Orthopedic shoulder arthroplasty is a complex operation in which the entire shoulder joint is replaced with a new ball-and-socket shoulder joint. It requires a highly skilled surgeon and the ability to provide satisfactory and almost complete shoulder function without complications.

Primary shoulder arthroplasty is the most common type of Best Shoulder and upper limb surgeon in Andheri and refers to the first time a patient undergoes this surgery. There are two types -

Anatomic shoulder arthroplasty

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty or revision shoulder arthroplasty are cases where the replaced shoulder joint is not functioning properly and needs to be replaced again. This can be due to various reasons.

Anatomic total shoulder joint endoprosthesis

This medical procedure involves removing damaged parts of the shoulder and replacing them with artificial parts called prostheses.

In anatomical shoulder endoprosthetics, both the head (ball) and the socket (glenoid) of the humerus are replaced with artificial parts. Although the shoulder moves and functions in the same way as a normal shoulder, all the surrounding muscles need to be engaged for optimal movement of the joint.

Before considering an anatomical shoulder replacement, the surgeon should perform a thorough examination of the shoulder.

Dr.Pranav Rathi replaces the anatomical shoulder with a new, shorter, bone-sparing prosthesis instead of a longer one. The results of total shoulder endoprosthesis are excellent and patients are usually very satisfied and lead a productive, normal life making the best use of the replaced shoulder.

Reverse Shoulder Replacement (Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement)

Reverse total shoulder replacement is a different type of surgery.

Reverse total shoulder replacement surgery is performed on people with severe arm weakness, severe osteoarthritis and rotator cuff tears. These people may also experience pain after an anatomical (traditional) shoulder replacement.

They also cannot raise their arms above a 90-degree angle, which can lead to significant disability.

Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty

In a reverse total Best Shoulder and upper limb surgeon in Andheri, the metal ball and sleeve are replaced. This means that a plastic sleeve is attached to the humeral head (ball) and a metal ball to the glenoid bone.

The patient can now lift their arm using the deltoid muscle instead of the torn rotator cuff.

Before considering a reverse shoulder endoprosthesis, the surgeon needs to examine the shoulder thoroughly.

Dr.Pranav Rathi performs reverse total shoulder endoprosthesis with extreme precision and using the most advanced techniques. The results of Reverse Total Best Shoulder and upper limb surgeon in Andheri are excellent and most patients report feeling very satisfied and leading a normal, productive life with maximum use of the replaced shoulder.

Revision shoulder surgery Revision shoulder surgery is a rare procedure. As the name suggests, it involves replacing the shoulder joint in patients who did not get a satisfactory result from previous shoulder surgery or who developed complications during that surgery.

Revision shoulder surgery requires advanced skills and training to ensure patient satisfaction.

Dr.Pranav Rathi performs revision Best Shoulder and upper limb surgeon in Andheri. He has extensive training and advanced surgical techniques to help patients undergoing revision shoulder surgery achieve the desired results.