Surgery What does this mean?Surgery tries to hold the bone in better alignment with a plate and screws placed through an incision (figure). Some fractures are treated by replacing the shoulder joint with a metal and plastic prosthesis. After surgery you will wear a sling for 1 or 2 weeks. Figure: surgery with a plate and screws. Advantages Surgery can improve the shape of the bone. You can start using your arm as soon as you are comfortable, but it usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. Disadvantages A scar. The discomforts and inconveniences of a surgery. Every surgery has risks. We call this a complication: About 9 out of 100 people having this surgery have an unplanned secont operation due to major problem such as loosening of implants of infection.1,2 Questions? × Help Heeft u hulp nodig bij het invullen van de keuzehulp? Of heeft u vragen over de keuzehulp? Bekijk hier het overzicht van veel gestelde vragen of neem contact op met het CZ Zorgteam: 013 594 9110. Notes × Notes Previous Next