Shoulder replacement surgery: A patient’s perspective

The most commonly performed joint replacements are hip and knee replacements but the procedure can also be performed on other joints, such as the ankle, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.On this episode, Ms. Linda Wilhelm, President, Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance, and a patient advocate based in New Brunswick, talks about her shoulder replacement surgery. Linda discusses the decision-making process to have both shoulders replaced, what patients can expect in terms “of pre-habilitation” and post-surgery rehabilitation, including how to be the leader of your healthcare team and interacting with the orthopaedic surgeon and physiotherapist.ResourcesJointHealth™ insight: The Road to Joint Replacement SurgeryCanadian Arthritis Patient Alliance Canadian Orthopaedic FoundationLearn how to prepare for and recover from shoulder surgery Canadian Institute for Health InformationCanadian Joint Replacement Registry Annual Report