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Shoulder Bone-on-bone surgery alternative for seniors
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Oct 5 12:52pm | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
I am seventy-five years old and had the reverse shoulder replacement twelve das ago. I left the hospital after the surgery that day. The doctor prescribed pain medicine and inflammatory medicine. Since I had minimal pain I opted to take Tylenol and baby aspirin, but I do take the inflammatory medicine daily.
It is too early to tell if my range of movement improved. I religiously follow the post op instructions, arm in sling 24/7. Nothing heavier then a pen in my left hand. I see the doctor in five days to remove stiches and start Physical Therapy.
Bottom Line: I am pleasantly surprised that my pain level is about a 1-2 out of 10. I realize it is very early in my recovery process but compared to the pain and mobility before the operation, I am grateful that I opted for the surgery. At this point, I am looking forward to reverse shoulder replacement on my right shoulder. More to follow as I recover. I am keeping a log of my post op progress.
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Thanks Luke.
I've had both knees replaced and one hip. Next week, I'm getting my left shoulder replaced, an anatomical TSR, so not a reverse.
I'm in so much pain now that I welcome the surgery. From the other joint replacements, following post-op rehab protocol is THE determining factor in your recovery - well and yes, a great surgeon!
I'm 70 now, and I know not everyone has great experience with joint replacement. But medical science has come far, as has the technology and the surgeons. By all means research surgeons. I like a surgeon in their mid 30s to late 40s, with a solid med school and/or residency/fellowship pedigree - and one who has already done thousands of operations, with references.
Joe
@erluke65 sounds like you are doing well in your recovery. I’m glad it is a positive outcome. What inflammatory did your Dr. prescribe? Any side effects? Keeping inflammation down is key to some pain. TIA
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Hi wondering how your recovery is coming along.
I'm 75 as well and RSR has been recommended because of bone on bone arthritis. My issue is more about mobility then pain...although if I move the arm in the wrong direction it definitely lets me know. Also concerned about the window starting to close as I get older.
Hope youre coming along well.