Complete shoulder replacement, otherwise called all out shoulder arthroplasty, is the expulsion of parts of the shoulder joint, which are supplanted with counterfeit inserts to decrease torment and reestablish scope of turn and portability. It is exceptionally fruitful for treating the serious torment and firmness brought about by end-stage joint inflammation.
Shoulder joint inflammation is a condition wherein the smooth ligament that fronts of the bones of the shoulder deteriorate or break down. In a sound shoulder, these ligament surfaces grant the bones to serenely skim against each other. At the point when these ligament surfaces vanish, the bones come into direct contact, expanding erosion and making them roughen and harm one another. Bone-on bone development can be very excruciating and troublesome. Precisely embedded fake replacement surfaces reestablish torment free development, strength and capacity.
In customary shoulder replacement surgery, the harmed humeral head (the wad of the joint) is supplanted with a metal ball, and the glenoid pit (the joint attachment) is supplanted with a smooth plastic cup. (The humeral head is at the highest point of the humerus – the upper arm bone, and the glenoid is situated in the scapula – the shoulder edge.)
This metal-on-plastic embed framework (instead of metal-on-metal) is utilized in basically all shoulder replacement. In certain patients, for example, those with extreme shoulder cracks of the humeral head, an incomplete shoulder replacement (called hemi replacement) might be suggested. This method replaces the ball segment as it were.
Shoulder replacement removes damaged areas of bone and replaces them with parts made of metal and plastic (implants). This surgery is called shoulder arthroplasty (ARTH-row-plas-tee).
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The round head (ball) of the upper arm bone fits into a shallow socket in the shoulder. Damage to the joint can cause pain, weakness and stiffness.
Shoulder implants are available in a few different shapes and a range of sizes. Replacement options include partial and total using either anatomic or reverse implants.
Shoulder replacement surgery is required when the shoulder joint is destabilized to the extent that the arm can no longer be used without pain. This lack of pain free mobility in the joint, may be due to osteoarthritis, or following traumatic injury to the shoulder.
Implantation of a shoulder endoprosthesis is necessary if the wear or damage to the shoulder joint is so advanced, that non-operative and/or joint-preserving operations do not solve the problem.
This is often found in cases of advanced arthritis of the shoulder joint (osteoarthritis) where the wear on the articular cartilage surfaces (primary osteoarthritis) is particularly painful and movement has become extremely restrictive.
Furthermore, severe fractures or injuries to the upper arm humerus (glenoid fracture), changes in the blood flow to the humeral head (necrosis of the humeral head), rheumatic diseases (chronic polyarthritis), instability (chronic shoulder dislocation), or severe joint infection (omarthritis), lead to the damage and wear of the articular surfaces (Secondary osteoarthritis).
Several conditions can cause shoulder pain and disability, and lead patients to consider shoulder joint replacement surgery.
Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)
Osteoarthritis is an age-related wear-and-tear type of arthritis. It usually occurs in people 50 years of age and older, but may occur in younger people, too. The cartilage that cushions the bones of the shoulder softens and wears away. The bones then rub against one another. Over time, the shoulder joint slowly becomes stiff and painful.
Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent the development of osteoarthritis. It is a common reason people have shoulder replacement surgery.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
This is a disease in which the synovial membrane that surrounds the joint becomes inflamed and thickened. This chronic inflammation can damage the cartilage and eventually cause cartilage loss, pain, and stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of a group of disorders termed inflammatory arthritis.
Post-traumatic Arthritis
This can follow a serious shoulder injury. Fractures of the bones that make up the shoulder or tears of the shoulder tendons or ligaments may damage the articular cartilage over time. This causes shoulder pain and limits shoulder function.
Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy
A patient with a very large, long-standing rotator cuff tear may develop cuff tear arthropathy. In this condition, the changes in the shoulder joint due to the rotator cuff tear may lead to arthritis and destruction of the joint cartilage.
Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis)
Avascular necrosis, or osteonecrosis, is a painful condition that occurs when the blood supply to the bone is disrupted. Because bone cells die without a blood supply, osteonecrosis can ultimately cause destruction of the shoulder joint and lead to arthritis. Chronic steroid use, deep sea diving, severe fracture of the shoulder, sickle cell disease, and heavy alcohol use are all risk factors for avascular necrosis.
Severe Fractures
A severe fracture of the shoulder is another common reason people have shoulder replacements. When the head of the upper arm bone is shattered, it may be very difficult for a doctor to put the pieces of bone back in place. In addition, the blood supply to the bone pieces can be interrupted. In this case, a surgeon may recommend a shoulder replacement. Older patients with osteoporosis are most at risk for severe shoulder fractures.
Failed Previous Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Although uncommon, some shoulder replacements fail, most often because of implant loosening, wear, infection, and dislocation. When this occurs, a second joint replacement surgery — called a revision surgery — may be necessary.
Depending on the type of joint damage you have, your doctor may recommend one of the following shoulder replacement options:
With intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion, rate by analogy to diagnostic codes 5200 and 5203.
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis |
100 - 100 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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With chronic residuals consisting of severe, painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity |
60 - 50 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Minimum rating |
30 - 20 |
Elbow replacement surgery removes damaged areas of the elbow joint and replaces them with parts made of metal and plastic (implants). This surgery is also called elbow arthroplasty.
Three bones meet in the elbow. The upper arm bone (humerus) connects like a loose hinge to the larger of the two forearm bones (ulna). The two forearm bones (radius and ulna) work together to provide rotation.
Traditionally, elbow replacement surgery has had a higher rate of complications than surgeries to replace hip or knee joints. But recent advances in surgical technique and implant design have improved the success rate of elbow replacements.
Several conditions can cause elbow pain and disability, and lead patients and their doctors to consider elbow joint replacement surgery.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of a group of disorders termed "inflammatory arthritis." This is a disease in which the synovial membrane that surrounds the joint becomes inflamed and thickened. This chronic inflammation can damage the cartilage and eventually cause cartilage loss, pain, and stiffness.
Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)
Osteoarthritis is an age-related, wear and tear type of arthritis. It usually occurs in people age 50 and older but may occur in younger people, too. The cartilage that cushions the bones of the elbow softens and wears away. The bones then rub against one another. Over time, the elbow joint becomes stiff and painful.
Posttraumatic Arthritis
This type of arthritis can follow a serious elbow injury. Fractures of the bones that make up the elbow, or tears of the surrounding tendons and ligaments may cause damage to the articular cartilage over time. This causes pain and limits elbow function.
Severe Fractures
A severe fracture of one or more bones that make up the elbow is another common reason people have elbow replacements. If the elbow is shattered, it may be very difficult for a surgeon to put the pieces of bone back in place. In addition, the blood supply to the bone pieces can be interrupted. In this type of case, a surgeon may recommend an elbow replacement.
In addition, some fractures do not heal well and may require an elbow replacement to address continuing problems.
Older patients with osteoporosis (fragile bone) are most at risk for severe elbow fractures.
Instability
Instability occurs when the ligaments that hold the elbow joint together are damaged and do not work well. The elbow is prone to dislocation.
Chronic instability is most often caused by an injury.
In some cases, you may need a replacement of just one portion of the joint. For example, if only the head of one of your forearm bones (radius) is damaged, it can be replaced with an artificial head.
If the entire joint needs to be replaced, the ends of the bones that come together in the elbow will be reshaped. Bones are hard tubes that contain a soft center. The long, slender ends of the artificial parts are inserted into the softer central part of the bones.
If the surrounding ligaments aren't strong enough to hold the joint together by themselves, the surgeon may use a linking cap so that the artificial implants can't come apart
With intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion rate by analogy to diagnostic codes 5205 through 5208.
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis |
100 - 100 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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With chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity |
50 - 40 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Minimum evaluation |
30 - 20 |
Wrist replacement, also referred to as wrist arthroplasty is a surgical procedure in which the diseased or damaged joint is replaced with an artificial joint- a prosthesis. It aims to create a stable, pain-free joint with a functional range of movement when conservative treatments have failed.
Total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) is a motion preserving alternative to arthrodesis of the wrist and usually lasts for about 10 to 15 years. Implant survival of 90-100% at five years are mostly reported using newer second generation and third generation implants, but declines from five to eight years.
Total wrist replacements are non weight bearing joints; heavy household or occupational activity, use of a walking aid or repetitive movements e.g. hammering will increase the speed and incidence of loosening of the implants stems and the ultimate failure of the implant. The ideal patient for a TWA should have a low demand lifestyle, should not need the upper extremity for regular ambulation and transfers.
If the cartilage is worn away or damaged by age, injury, infection, or disease, the bones will rub against each other, wearing out the ends of the bones. This causes an often a painful arthritic condition.
Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, results from a gradual wearing away of the cartilage covering on bones. Osteoarthritis is typically caused by advanced age and many years of use.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints that results in pain, stiffness and swelling. Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects several joints on both sides of the body. it is caused by autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own joints.
Posttraumatic arthritis is caused by trauma or injury to the joints. This form of arthritis is most similar to osteoarthritis. However, the onset of posttraumatic arthritis is less gradual than osteoarthritis and, unlike osteoarthritis, it can be traced back to a traumatic event (e.g., a broken bone during a car accident).
All forms of arthritis may affect the strength and motion of the wrist and result in limited use of the hand.
Wrist joint replacement can be done as an outpatient procedure, meaning the patient can go home the day of surgery. Wrist replacement surgery can also be combined with other procedures to correct deformities or disorders in the tendons, nerves, and small joints of the fingers, and thumb.
With intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion, rate by analogy to diagnostic code 5214
Note: The 100 pct rating for 1 year following implantation of prosthesis will commence after initial grant of the 1-month total rating assigned under §4.30 following hospital discharge.
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis |
100 - 100 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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With chronic residuals consisting of severe, painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity |
40 - 30 |
Description | Percentage (Major - Minor) |
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Minimum rating |
20 - 20 |
Hip replacement, also called hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to address hip pain. The surgery replaces parts of the hip joint with artificial implants. The hip joint consists of a ball (at the top of the femur, also known as the thigh bone) and a socket (in the pelvis, also known as the hip bone). Hip replacement surgery includes replacement of one or both parts. The goal of the procedure is to allow you to resume daily activities and exercise with less pain.
Conditions that can damage the hip joint, sometimes making hip replacement surgery necessary, include:
Osteoarthritis
Commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis, osteoarthritis damages the slick cartilage that covers the ends of bones and helps joints move smoothly.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Caused by an overactive immune system, rheumatoid arthritis produces a type of inflammation that can erode cartilage and occasionally underlying bone, resulting in damaged and deformed joints.
Osteonecrosis
If there isn't enough blood supplied to the ball portion of the hip joint, such as might result from a dislocation or fracture, the bone might collapse and deform.
Hip replacement may be an option if hip pain:
The three major types of hip replacement are:
The most common type of hip replacement surgery is called a total hip replacement (also called total hip arthroplasty). In this surgery, worn-out or damaged sections of your hip are replaced with artificial implants. The socket is replaced with a durable plastic cup, which may or may not also include a titanium metal shell. Your femoral head will be removed and replaced with a ball made from ceramic or a metal alloy. The new ball is attached to a metal stem that is inserted into the top of your femur.
Description | Percentage |
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For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Following implantation of prosthesis with painful motion or weakness such as to require the use of crutches Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
90 |
Description | Percentage |
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Markedly severe residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion following implantation of prosthesis |
70 |
Description | Percentage |
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Moderately severe residuals of weakness, pain or limitation of motion |
50 |
Description | Percentage |
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Minimum rating |
30 |
Absolute knee replacement: A surgery where harmed portions of the knee joint are supplanted with artificial parts.
The medical procedure is finished by isolating the muscles and tendons around the knee to uncover within the joint. The finishes of the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia) are taken out as is regularly the underside of the kneecap (patella). The fake parts are then solidified into place.
These pieces might be put in the accompanying spots in the knee joint:
You won't feel any torment during the medical procedure. You will have one of these two sorts of sedation:
- This implies you will be snoozing and incapable to feel torment.
- Medicine is placed into your back to make you numb underneath your midsection. You will likewise get medication to make you tired. What's more, you may get medication that will cause you to disregard the technique, despite the fact that you are not completely sleeping.
Most counterfeit knees have both metal and plastic parts. A few specialists currently utilize various materials, remembering metal for metal, earthenware on artistic, or ceramic on plastic.
Knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty or total knee replacement, is a surgical procedure to resurface a knee damaged by arthritis. Metal and plastic parts are used to cap the ends of the bones that form the knee joint, along with the kneecap. This surgery may be considered for someone who has severe arthritis or a severe knee injury.
Various types of arthritis may affect the knee joint. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults, may cause the breakdown of joint cartilage and adjacent bone in the knees. Rheumatoid arthritis, which causes inflammation of the synovial membrane and results in excessive synovial fluid, can lead to pain and stiffness. Traumatic arthritis, arthritis due to injury, may cause damage to the cartilage of the knee.
The goal of knee replacement surgery is to resurface the parts of the knee joint that have been damaged and to relieve knee pain that cannot be controlled by other treatments.
The most common reason for knee replacement surgery is to relieve severe pain caused by osteoarthritis. People who need knee replacement surgery usually have problems walking, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of chairs. Some also have knee pain at rest.
Before a TKA surgery, a full medical evaluation is performed to determine risks and suitability. As part of this evaluation, imaging is used to assess the severity of joint degeneration and screen for other joint abnormalities. A knee radiograph is performed to check for prosthetic alignment before the closure of the surgical incision.
Description | Percentage |
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For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
---|---|
Minimum rating |
30 |
Ankle replacement surgery is the replacement of a damaged ankle joint with an artificial implant. The ankle joint (tibiotalar joint) is where your shinbone (tibia) rests on top of a bone of your foot, the talus.
Arthritis can affect this joint as well as other joints in the foot. Over time, the smooth cartilage on the surface of the bones wears away. This can result in pain, inflammation, and swelling of your joint.
Ankle replacement surgery is a procedure to replace this damaged joint to eliminate this pain and swelling. Typically, the procedure takes place under general anesthesia. Your surgeon will make an incision in your ankle to access the affected joint. Next, your surgeon will remove the damaged parts of your tibia and talus bones. Your surgeon will attach artificial metal joints to the remaining bone surfaces, with a piece of plastic inserted between them.
This surgery may be done if the ankle joint is badly damaged. Your symptoms may be pain and loss of movement of the ankle. Some causes of damage are:
An ankle replacement helps you regain strength and stability in your ankle. The treatment also preserves range of motion. The replacement parts articulate, or move together, like your natural joint. This flexibility can allow you to walk normally, with less pain, and return to a more active lifestyle.
Often, ankle replacement is preferable to ankle fusion (arthrodesis). Fusion surgery permanently joins the ankle bones together, limiting range of motion. This loss of flexibility can affect the way you walk or cause arthritis to develop in other joints. Talk to your provider about which procedure — ankle replacement or ankle fusion — best fits your unique needs.
Although rare, ankle surgery can lead to complications. Possible risks of ankle replacement include:
Note: The term "prosthetic replacement" in diagnostic codes 5051 through 5056 means a total replacement of the named joint. However, in DC 5054, "prosthetic replacement" means a total replacement of the head of the femur or the acetabulum.
Note (1): The 100 pct rating for 1 year following implantation of prosthesis will commence after initial grant of the 1-month total rating assigned under § 4.30 following hospital discharge.
Note (2): Special monthly compensation is assignable during the 100 pct rating period the earliest date permanent use of crutches is established.
Description | Percentage |
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For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Minimum rating |
20 |
combinations of disabilities
Anatomical loss of one hand and loss of use of one foot
Also entitled to special monthly compensation.
Anatomical loss of one foot and loss of use of one hand
Also entitled to special monthly compensation.
Anatomical loss of both hands
Also entitled to special monthly compensation.
Anatomical loss of both feet
Also entitled to special monthly compensation.
Anatomical loss of one hand and one foot
Also entitled to special monthly compensation.
Loss of use of both hands
Also entitled to special monthly compensation.
Loss of use of both feet
Also entitled to special monthly compensation.
Loss of use of one hand and one foot
Also entitled to special monthly compensation.
Description | Percentage |
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Anatomical loss of one hand and loss of use of one foot Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Anatomical loss of one foot and loss of use of one hand Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Anatomical loss of both hands Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Anatomical loss of both feet Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Anatomical loss of one hand and one foot Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Loss of use of both hands Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Loss of use of both feet Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
Description | Percentage |
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Loss of use of one hand and one foot Also entitled to special monthly compensation. |
100 |
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