What can be anticipated for a partial shoulder replacement?

Major surgery: A partial or total shoulder replacement is the same thing in terms of how major the surgery is. It is an open incision on the shoulder and the ball is taken out with a metal replacement put in. Typically 1 - 2 day hospital course. Sling for 6 weeks with physical therapy. Full recovery can be about 5 - 6 months. Is this for you? That is young to do it, unless you have necrosis of the shoulder.

Surgery: Is relatively extensive. Typically an incision is made at front of shoulder. A portion of the rotator cuff is detached and the arthritic component of the numeral head is resurfaced. Hospital stay of 1-2 nights typically. Sling for 4 weeks. Rehab for 3 months. Thank you.