Is There Benefit in Outpatient Shoulder Replacement?

I reviewed a recent well done study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery that shows that total shoulder replacements done in an ambulatory surgery center are 20% less expensive than those done in a hospital without increased complications.    For those patients with shoulder arthritis that are not improving with physical therapy, outpatient shoulder replacement remains a very good treatment option to get patients back to an active lifestyle.  
If you are frustrated with your shoulder arthritis, please come see me to review your treatment options.  As always, we will come up with the treatment plan that best suits your needs.