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Make sure you're asking the critical questions to make the best decision for your care
Not all hospitals achieve the same results
Total shoulder replacement is a highly successful procedure to reduce pain and get you back to doing the activities you love. But not all hospitals achieve the same results. Some are more reliable than others. With the help of the HSS Hospital Reliability Scorecard, you can make sure you're asking the critical questions to find the hospital that's right for you. Understanding the data points below will help you make the best decision for your care. Learn why we chose these factors.
About Shoulder Replacement
What
Surgical procedure in which damaged cartilage in the shoulder is replaced by a metal implant. Also called “shoulder arthroplasty” or “shoulder resurfacing.”
Where
Takes place in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center.
Length of hospital stay
Ranges from less than one day to several days, depending on the complexity of the procedure and your overall health.
Lauren Syosset, NY Syosset, NY
My doctor’s incredible skill, compassion and overall positive demeanor gave me full confidence that my newly created total shoulder replacement would allow my little miracle grandson to be cradled in his loving grandmama’s miracle arm.
Success Rate
100%
Of HSS patients reported improvement within 12 months after their treatment
Out of 34 responses, 74% response rate
Source: HSS Internal Data, 2020
Patient Experience
91%
Of patients would recommend HSS; over the national average of 72%
Source: CMS Care Compare
Complications
| .55 |
HSS In-Hospital |
 1.0 |
National |
Represents hospital-wide care. Lower is better
Source: CMS Care Compare
“ Testimonial
Life changing! After 4 surgeries elsewhere, I finally found HSS. My full shoulder replacement is amazing. I can ski again, I scuba dive again, and most importantly, I am not in any pain.
Bruce, Shoulder Replacement
Avoidable Hospital Visits
| 9.8% |
HSS |
 16% |
National |
Represents hospital-wide care. Lower is better
Source: CMS Care Compare
Procedure Volume
369
shoulder replacements per year, that’s 247% more than the next leading hospital
Source: NYSDOH SPARCS 2017 Public Use File
in orthopedics since 2010
in orthopedics since 2010
Download your Hospital Reliability Scorecard
The Hospital Reliability Scorecard highlights valuable data to consider before you schedule your procedure. Our helpful worksheet makes it easy to compare different hospitals.
Reliable care is good for your health.
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