Total Shoulder Replacement

Please review the following videos to ensure a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery. All videos can be downloaded as PDFs as well.

Shoulder Introduction and About Arthritis

Our introduction video will explain the AVATAR shoulder replacement program. It is meant to help you prepare for surgery and maximize your recovery.

What is AVATAR?

Explanation of the AVATAR same day surgery program.

Shoulder Guide Preparation for Surgery

This guide will help prepare you to get ready for surgery and explains health, wellness, nutrition, weight control, prehab exercises, home preparation and medical equipment.

Pre-Operative Instructions

Overview of steps for patients to take before their operation to prepare for a successful surgery.

JOINT GUIDE DAY OF SURGERY

Review this video to understand what the day of your surgery will look like and what to bring and not bring.

SHOULDER GUIDE POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions following your surgery for a speedy and smooth recovery

Potential Complications

Be aware of potential complications following your surgery and how to prevent them.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions post-surgery

Pain Management

How to manage your pain post-surgery