Reverse shoulder replacement - What can I expect for recovery?

Retha,
Sorry about your fall,same story here! I fell in Sept 23, fractured 3 places and torn cuff. Had total reverse replacement 3 weeks later. Did pt for 4 months, exercises at home for 3 months then on to new pt for 2 months while still exercising at home. I still cannot touch the back of my head mid point. Surgeon said deltoid did not “come back”. Had an emg 2 weeks ago and will find the results today. Surgeon said outcome for this surgery after fractures ,is not as good as replacement for arthritis. I am beyond disappointed and at 77, can’t believe this is the most movement I will be getting. I will let you know how the emg turns out and if there is more to be done.

I HAD TRSR IN FEB 2017 AT RUSH, NO FRACTURES JUST TOTALLY WORE IT OUT AND THAT WAS THE ONLY OPTION. I WAS RELEASED IN AUG AND I HAVE ALMOST COMPLEATE ROM, THERE WERE SEVERE RESTRICTIONS, 5LBS ABOVE THE HEAD SPORADICALLY, NOT REPEATEDLY, 20LBS FROM THE FLOOR TO CHEST WITH BOTH ARMS SPORADICALLY, NOT REPEATEDLY. i CONTINUE TO EXCERCISE/THERAPY ALMOST EVERY DAY TO KEEP ROM AND STRENGTH. VERY HAPPY, WILL ALWAYS HAVE SOME DISCOMFORT BUT I'M HAPPY AND VERY LITTLE PAIN.

I am sorry you are going through this. Hopefully the EMG will show what’s going on with you! Please let me know what your results are! I have never heard of an EMG. That’s something I can talk to my doctor about. I do know I have a lot of scar tissue. I am going for a massage tomorrow which is supposed to help with scar tissue.
God Bless and praying things get better for you!!
Retha

I’m so glad you are doing well and having very little pain.
Hopefully I can get to that place where I’m happy with my outcome and not feeling so stiff all the time.
I have a lot of scar tissue and I heard that massages can help with that. So I’m getting a massage tomorrow and hopefully that helps.
God Bless,
Retha

massages do help

The emg showed no nerve damage ,which is good I guess,just a weak deltoid,which we knew already. I thought I had scar tissue also but the surgeon said no,because of the way he was able to move my arm. So, I am not doing any more pt, but he said I could do weights as I am able,to try and strengthen that deltoid. Good luck with your massage,hope it helps you!
Helen

I am sorry you are having problems with range of motion. I fell in February and broke my arm and shoulder. In June I had a reverse shoulder replacement. I am 77 and did home PT twice weekly and ran through the exercises everyday the therapist did not come. I have continued and have been told it can take 8 months for full healing. I have almost full ROM at 2 and a half months post op. Don’t give up keep working each day and hopefully it will get better for you.

I’m glad you are doing so well! That gives me hope that maybe my shoulder will get better as long as I continue PT. I am also trying massages. I heard that can also help.
Thanks and God Bless,
Retha

Glad your doctor was able to give you a solution to try. Hopefully the weights will help strengthen your deltoid!
Thanks and God Bless
Retha

Retha,
Did you start massages and are you getting them from pt or a massage business? I hope they help you . Thank you for your kind words.
Helen