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When to get a shoulder replacement?
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It is hard to generalize, because everyone's surgical experiences, possible complications etc. vary, so will recovery times. I had a reverse TSR and was back to full use and full vertical reach by the 4 month evaluation. Getting rid of the constant nagging arthritic pain was wonderful and I would do it again.
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@ddsack can I ask you your age range, I had one total reverse at 70 and my husband now need one and the work comp Dr. told him he was to old at 73, even though he is employed full time, and works circles around much younger workers, they said there is no treatment but PT and injections and he had an injection, that did nothing.
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Hi DD,
Yup, the nagging arthritic pain is my main issue, as it affects my sleep. That will be my main motivator for surgery.
May I ask why you had a reverse instead of a regular? Did you have rotator cuff damage and limited range of motion?
Julian