b'ABOUT A TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENTWhat is Shoulder Replacement? A Shoulder replacement (also known as a shoulder arthroplasty) is the removal of portions of the shoulder joint, which are replaced with artificial implants to reduce pain and restore range of rotation and mobility. There are two types of Shoulder Replacement (your Surgeon will prescribe the appropriate one for you):o Anatomic Shoulder ReplacementIn anatomic shoulder replacement surgery, the damaged humeral head (the ball of the joint) is replaced with a metal ball, and the glenoid cavity (the joint socket) is replaced with a smooth plastic cup. (The humeral head is at the top of the humerusthe upper arm bone, and the glenoid is located in the scapulathe shoulder blade.)Illustration courtesy Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Monadnock Community Hospital Joint Replacement Program| TSA Tab 11 https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/services/rehabilitation/moa-surgery/'