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What type of
total shoulder replacement prosthetic does
Dr. Dauphin� use?
Dr. Dauphin� uses the Tornier Aequalis�
prosthesis, the Copeland surface replacement
hemi-arthroplasty prosthesis and other
prostheses depending on what best solves
your shoulder problem.
When can I begin moving my arm after
total shoulder replacement surgery?
You can use your wrist and elbow immediately
after surgery. Patients usually begin to
move their shoulder the day after surgery
with the assistance of a physical therapist.
Your ability to use the shoulder will
improve over time. Always check with your
physical therapist and Dr. Dauphin� before
progressing with arm motion.
How long will I be in the hospital?
Most of our patients stay in the hospital
for two days following surgery. You may
require care in a skilled nursing facility
after being discharged from the hospital.
Dr. Dauphin� will order this care when you
are discharged from the hospital if it is
necessary.
What type of anesthetic is used in total
shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Dauphin� uses a general anesthetic which
means that the patient is asleep for the
procedure. He will also use a regional local
anesthetic which will help to lessen pain
after surgery.
When will I be able to return to work?
When you return to your normal work depends
on what kind of work you do. If your job
isn�t physically strenuous, you may return
to work when it is comfortable for you to do
so; perhaps you may return to work within
one or two weeks. If your job is physically
taxing, you may require several months of
rehabilitation before you are able to return
to your normal work. In either case, it is
very important for you to follow Dr.
Dauphin�s instructions. In some cases, Dr.
Dauphin� may release you for modified work,
with some restrictions until you are
completely healed and strong.
When can I drive after a total shoulder
replacement?
Dr. Dauphin� and your physical therapist
will help you determine when it is safe for
you to drive. Never drive while using
narcotic pain medicines.
When will I be able to shower after
surgery?
You may shower immediately after surgery as
long as you can keep your incision dry. Dr.
Dauphin� will let you know when it is
alright to get your incision area wet.
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DR.
DAUPHIN� WAS THE FIRST ORTHOPEDIST IN THE MONTEREY
BAY AREA TO OFFER: |
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Operative Arthroscopy
(1976) |
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Comprehensive
Orthopedic/Physical Therapy in one location at the
Monterey Sports Medicine Center (1981) |
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Outpatient Arthroscopic
Meniscus Repair (1983) |
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Outpatient Arthroscopic
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (1983) |
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Outpatient Arthroscopic
Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair (1996) |
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Minimally Invasive Repicci Partial Knee Replacement (UKA 2001) |
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Outpatient Partial Knee
Replacement (2001) |
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Minimally Invasive
Total Knee Replacement (TKA 2004) |
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Oxford Mobile Bearing
Partial Knee Replacement (UKA 2006) |
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ConforMIS iUNI One of the first surgeons to offer this custom made partial knee replacement (2010) |
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ConforMIS iTotal First to offer this custom made total knee replacement. (TKA 2012) |
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