Part 1: What is Shoulder Arthroplasty (Shoulder Replacement Surgery)? 

This video series was created to help patients prepare for shoulder arthroplasty (shoulder replacement surgery) and plan for a successful recovery.
In part one, we'll discuss shoulder replacement surgery -- what it is and how it works.
To learn more about total shoulder replacements at Washington University Orthopedics, please visit: www.ortho.wustl.edu/totalshoulder.
**The information in this video is not a substitute for professional care, and must not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine assume no liability for the information contained below or for its use. **