Robotic Shoulder Replacement

What Is Robotic Shoulder Replacement?

Robotic Shoulder Replacement is an advanced orthopaedic procedure that combines the expertise of an orthopaedic surgeon with robotic-assisted technology to replace a damaged shoulder joint with precision. It is recommended for patients suffering from severe shoulder arthritis, joint degeneration, fractures, or chronic shoulder pain that has not improved with medications, physiotherapy or injections.

Before surgery, advanced CT imaging is used to create a detailed 3D model of the shoulder joint. This allows Dr. Nashit S. Ansari to develop a personalised surgical plan tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy. During surgery, the robotic system provides real-time guidance, helping the surgeon achieve highly accurate implant placement while preserving healthy bone and surrounding tissues.

The robotic system does not perform the surgery independently. Every step is carried out by the orthopaedic surgeon, with robotic technology acting as an advanced precision guidance tool.

Benefits of Robotic Shoulder Replacement

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, which makes accuracy in its reconstruction unusually demanding. CT-based robotic planning is what allows that accuracy. Patients benefit from:

Personalised surgical planning using 3D imaging
Highly accurate implant positioning
Preservation of healthy bone and soft tissues
Lower risk of implant malposition
Improves Overall Musculoskeletal Function

Few Of The Common Concerns

Shoulder arthritis is often tolerated for years before anyone seeks surgical advice. By the time patients reach us they typically describe persistent shoulder pain, pain during movement, stiffness, difficulty lifting the arm, a limited range of motion, weakness, pain during sleep, and a grinding or clicking sensation that makes ordinary tasks harder than they should be. Medications, physiotherapy and injections often help for a while. Robotic shoulder replacement is considered once the joint damage is advanced enough that they no longer do.

What is the difference between robotic shoulder replacement and reverse shoulder replacement?

They address different problems. Robotic shoulder replacement uses CT-based 3D planning and real-time robotic guidance to replace a damaged joint with exceptional accuracy, and is suited to advanced arthritis and joint degeneration. Reverse shoulder replacement swaps the position of the ball and socket so the deltoid muscle can take over from the rotator cuff, and is specifically for arthritis combined with irreparable rotator cuff damage. Which one suits you is determined during consultation and imaging.

Why is a CT scan essential before robotic shoulder replacement?

The CT scan is what makes the robotic planning possible. It is used to build a detailed 3D model of your shoulder, from which the surgeon evaluates implant size, implant positioning, joint alignment, bone quality, implant orientation and shoulder biomechanics before the operation begins. Digital X-rays are also standard, an MRI scan may be advised when required, and blood investigations are carried out before surgery.

Is the surgery performed by the robot or by the surgeon?

The orthopaedic surgeon performs the complete procedure. The robotic platform provides real-time precision guidance while damaged cartilage and bone are removed and artificial shoulder implants are accurately positioned. Joint stability and shoulder movement are assessed before the surgery is completed, and healthy bone is preserved wherever possible.

I do a lot of overhead work and sport - am I at higher risk of shoulder damage?

Repetitive overhead activities and sports injuries are both recognised risk factors, alongside age above 55 years, osteoarthritis, previous shoulder injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, previous shoulder surgery and a family history of arthritis. Risk factors are not a diagnosis - if shoulder pain is persistent or limiting your movement, it is worth having it assessed rather than working through it.

Which shoulder conditions can be treated with robotic shoulder replacement?

It may be recommended for advanced shoulder osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic shoulder arthritis, shoulder joint degeneration, avascular necrosis of the shoulder, complex shoulder fractures, failed previous shoulder replacement, chronic shoulder pain with joint damage, and severe cartilage loss of the shoulder.

What does recovery after robotic shoulder replacement involve?

Recovery generally includes pain management, shoulder support with a sling, guided physiotherapy, gentle range-of-motion exercises, progressive muscle strengthening and regular follow-up appointments. Most patients begin supervised rehabilitation shortly after surgery, with recovery progressing over the following weeks and months.

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What Is Robotic Shoulder Replacement?

Benefits of Robotic Shoulder Replacement

Few Of The Common Concerns

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