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What's normal after shoulder replacement surgery?

Posted by goldilocks66 @goldilocks66, Aug 2 6:39am

Greetings… I have had a shoulder replacement 2 weeks ago and still unable to control my arm whatsoever 🙁 The top of my arm running along the front from shoulder to wrist in numb however the underside has normal sensation.Tips of my fingers are still weird .As I don’t know anyone who has had this procedure, I don’t know if this is a normal . Anyone …. 😊

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goldilocks66 | @goldilocks66 | Aug 4 5:57am

No one out there can help me ?🙁
Surely some one has had a shoulder replacement and can write what one can expect /experience

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 4 2:20pm

Hello @goldilocks66, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we added a little to the title of your discussion so that members with experience will hopefully see the discussion and share their experience. While you wait for members to respond, you might want to read through these related discussions to learn what others have shared.
Here's a link that shows the discussions and comments - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=shoulder%20replacement%20recovery.

Have you discussed the symptoms with your surgeon or care team to see if they may have some suggestions to help with the recovery process?

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goldilocks66 | @goldilocks66 | Aug 4 6:27pm
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@johnbishop

Hello @goldilocks66, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we added a little to the title of your discussion so that members with experience will hopefully see the discussion and share their experience. While you wait for members to respond, you might want to read through these related discussions to learn what others have shared.
Here's a link that shows the discussions and comments - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=shoulder%20replacement%20recovery.

Have you discussed the symptoms with your surgeon or care team to see if they may have some suggestions to help with the recovery process?

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Thankyou John 😊

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gmberg | @gmberg | Aug 5 12:39pm
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@goldilocks66

No one out there can help me ?🙁
Surely some one has had a shoulder replacement and can write what one can expect /experience

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I had reverse shoulder replacement 7 weeks ago.. I requested a nerve block to be administered in the recovery room post op tohelp with pain control during the first 24 bours. My surgeon stated that they do not do nerve blocks during surgery as there is a greater chance of the numbness that you are describing. I have gotten along very well. I don't have good grip strength yet but am working on PT for that along with the routine exercises for this surgery. The only numbness that I have is right along part of the incision line. Really no pain but some Muscle and elbow joint soreness which gets better with prescribed exercise . My range of motion is coming along nicely. Am able to wash my hair with both hands now. Good luck.
exercise.

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goldilocks66 | @goldilocks66 | Aug 5 10:46pm
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@gmberg

I had reverse shoulder replacement 7 weeks ago.. I requested a nerve block to be administered in the recovery room post op tohelp with pain control during the first 24 bours. My surgeon stated that they do not do nerve blocks during surgery as there is a greater chance of the numbness that you are describing. I have gotten along very well. I don't have good grip strength yet but am working on PT for that along with the routine exercises for this surgery. The only numbness that I have is right along part of the incision line. Really no pain but some Muscle and elbow joint soreness which gets better with prescribed exercise . My range of motion is coming along nicely. Am able to wash my hair with both hands now. Good luck.
exercise.

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Hello , thankyou for replying,
Oh to wash my hair with two hands .
Your recovery sounds aspiring , I do hope with patience ( need to learn)my arms wakes up soon and has your movability
All the continued best to your shoulders recovery

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