Shoulder Replacement Surgery Education

Watch this video for all the details about what will happen before, during and after your surgery and how to prepare for it. If you have any questions after watching these videos, call the Nurse Navigation team at (402) 609-2278.

• Shoulder Replacement Overview

• Putting on and Taking Off a Shoulder Sling

• Shoulder Precautions

• Putting a Shirt On and Taking it Off

• Putting On and Taking Off a Slingshot Sling

PREPARING FOR SURGERY AT ORTHONEBRASKA

• Shoulder Replacement Surgical Technique

  This video shows, in general, what the surgeon will do during a typical shoulder replacement surgery.

• Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgical Technique

  This video shows, in general, what the surgeon will do during a typical reverse shoulder replacement surgery.

• Anesthesia

  Typically, both general anesthesia and an interscalene block will be used.

• Shoulder Precautions Packet Pamphlet (PDF)

  This packet contains diagrams and instructions on shoulder positions to avoid after surgery, as well as exercises and instructions on how best to accomplish typical tasks during your day.

• Comfort Care Menu (PDF)

  This sheet contains recommendations for ways to get comfortable despite some pain after surgery.

• Pre-Operative Oral Hydration (PDF)

  Properly hydrating before, during and after surgery helps aid in your body’s recovery.