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Total Shoulder Replacement: Any success stories out there?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jun 16, 2025 | Replies (83)Comment receiving replies
Thanks very much for this comment. I'm getting a left, anatomical TSR on Aug 6th, and we have a cruise booked for Nov 1. That leaves 12 weeks to go through initial recovery and PT. It sounds like I'll be fine as long as I pay attention to how I'm using my left arm.
I've had replacements for both knees and a hip. Especially with the knees, I've found new sources of patience.
I'm so glad you're doing well, and thanks again!
Joe
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From your past posts, I have every confidence that you will sail through TSR just like your previous surgeries! One thing to note though, unless something has changed since I did my earlier research, anatomical TSR's require a longer motionless healing period than the reverse surgery does, because you are waiting for the rotator cuff muscles to heal. This means a longer wait before you can even start serious PT by some weeks, maybe up to a month. Since a lot of the rotator cuff is removed in a reverse procedure, there is nothing to wait for and PT begins much earlier. I'm sure you will have discussed all this with your surgeon or his support staff. I hope you check back in after your TSR and let us know how it goes for you!