Total Shoulder Replacement: Any success stories out there?

Posted by fignolia @fignolia, Apr 16, 2022

Any success stories out there? I will probs have a TSR early next year Too much pain and range of motion restriction.

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jonc59 | @jonc59 | Jan 5, 2024

A question:
I have 2 recent RTSRs (left in Jan. 23, right in Oct. 23). Both shoulders exhibit what feels like a muscle/tendon rolling off the top of my shoulder, which in-turn feels something like a shoulder dislocation.

I'm just wondering if this is "a thing", which will resolve itself, or if I have something unusual going on in there?

Doc. doesn't seem concerned, but I haven't seen anyone discussing this particular issue.

Anyone?

nonnahelen | @nonnahelen | Jan 5, 2024

In reply to @heyjoe415 "NonnaHelen - when is a RSR done rather than a regular TSR? Thanks! Hope you get..." + (show)

Joe, in my case,I needed a reverse replacement after I fell and fractured my shoulder in 3 places and the rotator cuff was badly torn. By reversing the position of the humerus head and the socket, the deltoid and bicep takes over for the cuff. I think I got that part right,lol !

kolady1 | @kolady1 | Jan 6, 2024

In reply to @cherrie "My question is "how do you know if you have a good doctor"? I have had..." + (show)

I had RSR 4 years ago I am now 75 no problems.. the titanium does not get cold that is a false statement 👍🤣 I work with horses and had no problem with lifting a bale of hay or a 50 lb bag of horse feed👍just follow your Doctors orders and do your PT.

heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jan 7, 2024

In reply to @nonnahelen "Joe, in my case,I needed a reverse replacement after I fell and fractured my shoulder in..." + (show)

Great! Thank you for the explanation!

Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Jan 7, 2024

In reply to @nonnahelen "Chris, Funny you should mention that your reverse replacement was sort of made to fit you...." + (show)

Good morning @nonnahelen, OOPS! I think you read my post a bit erroneously My message was to let you know that it is now possible to have your mechanism specially made to fit your shoulder. My wasn't and it crackles and pops every time I move. No pain......just a bit annoying.

May you have happiness and the causes of happiness.

nonnahelen | @nonnahelen | Jan 7, 2024

In reply to @artscaping "Good morning @nonnahelen, OOPS! I think you read my post a bit erroneously My message was..." + (show)

Chris,I did know what Youwere talking about,but because mine looks so funny,I didn’t know if it was made for me or not! They assured me when the muscle is built up,it will look better.
Thanks for your insight.

clmf | @clmf | Jan 27, 2024

I’m scheduled for a RSR and am nervous about cobalt being a component of the device. Anyone had problems w cobaltitis?

heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jan 27, 2024

In reply to @clmf "I’m scheduled for a RSR and am nervous about cobalt being a component of the device...." + (show)

I thought joint replacement prostheses were made out of titanium. I don't think metal implants pose a problem of metal in the blood unless they rub against each other, and I'm pretty sure that's not the case.

Either way, a good question for the surgeon. My replacements were TKRs and the metal does not touch other metal. Don't know if shoulders are different.

Let us know please! Great question.

clmf | @clmf | Jan 27, 2024

In reply to @ktgirl "Hi. I had a shoulder replacement surgery back in 2014. I feel like it has a..." + (show)

So glad to hear you are pain free. I also am facing a rsr in March. The pain is so severe and I also have an elbow that needs replacing on the same arm, but no surgeon wants me to do it as the outcome is tenuous as I have chronic osteoarthritis . I am afraid but have no other option since pain killers don’t cover the pain. I am encouraged however reading some good outcomes. I want an artificial joint used without cobalt, have seen THE BLEEDING EDGE and although it was about hip replacements, the accounts were horrifying.

Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Apr 16, 2024

I am inviting @beth25 to this discussion. Beth25, you posted "I am 12 weeks out after complete shoulder replacement and still in pain and in back pain" in a discussion centered around fatigue after knee replacement, so I wanted to invite you to a discussion titled, "Shoulder Replacement" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/shoulder-replacement/.