These responses are all supportive of not getting these surgeries. I have found clinics that do ablations on the nerves and add substance between joints. Insurance does not cover these and this makes me wonder why.
fractured left shoulder 5 yrs. ago. Dr. would not operate due to age. Do shoulders exercises etc. all I can do.
Still cannot raise the left arm and will always have the pain that goes with it.
Good advice dmk, especially for shoulder replacement. I've been through knee and hip replacement, and had my left shoulder replaced 2 months ago.
All of these surgeries stopped a lot of pain, especially my shoulder. I am finding that recovery/rehab for my shoulder will take a lot longer than for my knees and hip.
I've got my range of motion back (I had the surgery almost 8 weeks ago) and am now starting work on strength with my PT. This last stage is just gonna take time and I need to be careful and not do anything stupid (that's an elevated danger for me........). I'm 70 y/o and very fit, in the gym every day, so the surgery presented a challenge and an opportunity.
I still find icing, especially after doing rehab exercises, to be terrific at providing some relief. I also reassure myself that any pain/stiffness/discomfort I get from rehab is NOTHING like the pain and weakness I had before surgery.
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.
@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
I do exercises every day plus ice which keeps the shoulder a little more relaxed! ( Tripped over the cat bed and landed on the base of the office chair. Just a trip not a fall. )
Nothing I can do but keep exercising the left shoulder. I know I must keep moving the left shoulder or it will freeze on
me. Keeping the pain down as much as possible.
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I HAD REVERSE SHOULDER SURGERY TWO YEARS AGO AT 75. FANTASTIC. PAIN MEDS FOR 4 WEEKS AND REHAB AT HOME. I CAN GO AS HIGH AS THE CEILING AND HAVE TOTAL RANGE OF MOTION. WILL BE DOING NEXT SHOULDER THIS YEAR. GREAT SUCCESS. ICNING AS DIRECTED AND ALL EXERCISES.
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fractured left shoulder 5 yrs. ago. Dr. would not operate due to age. Do shoulders exercises etc. all I can do.
Still cannot raise the left arm and will always have the pain that goes with it.
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2 ReactionsGood advice dmk, especially for shoulder replacement. I've been through knee and hip replacement, and had my left shoulder replaced 2 months ago.
All of these surgeries stopped a lot of pain, especially my shoulder. I am finding that recovery/rehab for my shoulder will take a lot longer than for my knees and hip.
I've got my range of motion back (I had the surgery almost 8 weeks ago) and am now starting work on strength with my PT. This last stage is just gonna take time and I need to be careful and not do anything stupid (that's an elevated danger for me........). I'm 70 y/o and very fit, in the gym every day, so the surgery presented a challenge and an opportunity.
I still find icing, especially after doing rehab exercises, to be terrific at providing some relief. I also reassure myself that any pain/stiffness/discomfort I get from rehab is NOTHING like the pain and weakness I had before surgery.
Thanks for the reminder!
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5 Reactions@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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1 ReactionI do exercises every day plus ice which keeps the shoulder a little more relaxed! ( Tripped over the cat bed and landed on the base of the office chair. Just a trip not a fall. )
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1 ReactionNothing I can do but keep exercising the left shoulder. I know I must keep moving the left shoulder or it will freeze on
me. Keeping the pain down as much as possible.
@catartist
I HAD REVERSE SHOULDER SURGERY TWO YEARS AGO AT 75. FANTASTIC. PAIN MEDS FOR 4 WEEKS AND REHAB AT HOME. I CAN GO AS HIGH AS THE CEILING AND HAVE TOTAL RANGE OF MOTION. WILL BE DOING NEXT SHOULDER THIS YEAR. GREAT SUCCESS. ICNING AS DIRECTED AND ALL EXERCISES.