Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Dr. Fawzy Issa specializes in shoulder replacement surgery for patients with degenerative joint conditions. Shoulder replacement is considered when activities like reaching overhead, getting dressed, or lifting everyday items are affected by joint deterioration. Dr. Fawzy has helped many patients return to the activities they love with 40 years of surgical experience you can trust.
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Understanding Shoulder Replacement
Simple answers to your important questions
When Do You Need Shoulder Replacement?
Shoulder replacement helps when the smooth cartilage in your shoulder joint wears away, usually from arthritis or injury. This causes bone to rub against bone, creating pain, stiffness, and weakness that doesn't get better with other treatments.
How Does Shoulder Replacement Work?
During surgery, Dr. Fawzy removes the damaged parts of your shoulder joint and replaces them with smooth metal and plastic parts. These new parts work just like your natural shoulder, with improved function.
What Types Are Available?
Total Shoulder Replacement: Replaces both the ball and socket when arthritis affects the whole joint
Reverse Shoulder Replacement: Special technique when rotator cuff muscles are severely damaged
Partial Shoulder Replacement: Replaces only the ball when the socket is still healthy
All options give excellent results when done by an experienced surgeon.
Our Treatment Approach
We start with simple treatments and only suggest surgery when it's the best choice
Try Non-Surgical Treatment First
We always start with treatments that don't require surgery. This includes physical therapy to strengthen your shoulder, medications to reduce pain and swelling, injections to lubricate the joint, and lifestyle changes to protect your shoulder. Many patients feel much better with these treatments and don't need surgery.
Detailed Evaluation
If surgery might help you, Dr. Fawzy will examine your shoulder carefully, look at X-rays to see the damage, talk with you about your goals, explain exactly what surgery involves, and answer all your questions.
Expert Surgery When You're Ready
Dr. Fawzy uses proven surgical techniques he's perfected over 40 years. His experience with the most difficult cases means your surgery gets the same expert care, even if your case is routine. He specializes in advanced shoulder procedures including complex reconstructions.
Recovery and Return to Activities
Most patients go home the same day or next day, start gentle movement within days, return to normal activities in 6-12+ weeks depending on the case, and achieve improved shoulder mobility.
Experience You Can Trust
Four decades of surgical expertise helping you achieve your mobility goals
Trained in the Best Medical Centers
Dr. Fawzy completed his surgical training in top UK hospitals, earning his FRCS qualification. This means he learned from the world's leading shoulder replacement experts and brings that knowledge to Kuwait.
Handles the Most Difficult Cases
Other doctors send Dr. Fawzy their most challenging patients - cases where previous surgery failed or the damage is severe. This experience with difficult cases makes routine shoulder replacements even more successful.
Advanced Shoulder Techniques
With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Fawzy has developed precise surgical methods that give excellent results. He performs all types of shoulder surgery including complex rotator cuff repairs and reverse shoulder replacements.
Local Care, International Standards
You don't need to travel abroad for world-class shoulder replacement. Dr. Fawzy brings international expertise right here to Kuwait, with the personal attention you deserve.
Conservative Approach When Possible
Dr. Fawzy believes in surgery only when it's truly needed. He'll always try simpler treatments first, but when surgery is the best choice, you'll get exceptional care.
Relieve Shoulder Pain & Restore Mobility
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