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Does anyone have experience with a Reverse shoulder replacement?
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I had a TRSR on 5/1. In at 7:30am and out at 1:30pm. The nerve block wore off in ~ 24 hours. I was waiting for the pain but thankfully and gratefully the pain was minimal. I took a couple of ibuprofen every other day. The sling was okay but my arm became itchy so I started not wearing it around the house. I am doing a lot of light tasks but no lifting. Again thankful but so far so good. I started PT two days ago. Did the 3 per day exercise regimen before that. If you have a nerve block be careful if you take your arm out of the sling to change shirts. Your arm will have no feeling or control and it will flop around like wet spaghetti. Make sue to have someone to help and support your arm. Good luck.
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Thank you SO much for this post. My TRSR is scheduled for May 19, and I have been very worried about it, especially the level of pain to expect. I know everyone is different, but now I know I may do fine. This is my first joint replacement, and I need several more (other shoulder, both knees).
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Hello to all,.I had a reverse shoulder replacement 2.5 years ago. Still struggling because the shoulder doesn't rotate from the top as it used to. My arm extends straight and bends at the elbow for rotation. Hair washing is a trick, and PT was difficult because they don't really have many reverse replacements.
I will caution women with mammograms! When I explained to the tech that I can't put my arm over my head, she came around, grabbed my fingers and pulled it over!!! Muscle damage and bruising as a result.
I still have neck, mid back and scapula winging. Trigger point injections help the most. Good luck!