Total Shoulder Replacement at Mouwasat Hospital Madinah

29/09/2026

Total Shoulder Replacement Ends a Patient’s Suffering and Restores Mobility at Mouwasat Hospital Madinah

The medical team at Mouwasat Hospital Madinah successfully ended the suffering of a patient with advanced shoulder joint arthritis that had caused severe pain and significant difficulty moving and raising her arm. This had clearly affected her ability to carry out daily activities and led her to rely continuously on painkillers to relieve the pain.

The patient had visited the hospital’s Orthopedic Surgery Clinics after suffering from severe shoulder joint pain and difficulty moving her arm normally for several months. Following the necessary medical examinations and diagnostic imaging, advanced shoulder joint arthritis was identified, accompanied by erosion of the joint surfaces and significant loss of joint mobility.

Due to certain challenges related to her general health condition, the patient underwent a comprehensive medical assessment before surgery, with all necessary procedures and preparations carried out in coordination between the Anesthesia team and the relevant medical teams to ensure that the operation was performed according to the highest safety standards.

The operation was performed by Dr. Mohamed Elbakosh, Consultant and Head of the Orthopedic Department at the hospital. The shoulder joint was completely replaced with an advanced artificial joint, along with treatment and rehabilitation of the surrounding tissues, with the aim of restoring normal movement and function of the arm.

By the grace of God and the efforts of the medical team, the operation was successful. The patient was able to begin moving her arm within a short period after surgery and started a physiotherapy program the following day under the supervision of the specialized team. She was discharged from the hospital in good health after several days to begin rehabilitation and gradually regain her range of motion.

Follow-up visits at the outpatient clinics showed noticeable improvement in her condition, with a gradual restoration of her ability to use her arm and perform daily activities, positively affecting her quality of life and psychological well-being.

This success reflects the specialized joint replacement services provided by Mouwasat Hospital Madinah, including knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle replacements, utilizing modern surgical techniques and high-quality artificial joints according to the needs of each case.