Say no to reverse shoulder replacement

If I am reading the operative notes correctly, the brand name may have been Stryket.
I know the surgeon used a special CT planning station. That was not covered by my BCBS insurance.

I am sorry you are experiencing this. I have put off any kind of shoulder repair or surgery due to concerns such as you are having.
I'm looking into PRP and hyaleronic injections as possible resources.
I wish you luck and improvement.

I'm sorry you're experiencing prolonged post surgery pain. I had a reverse revision of my left shoulder and within 4 months I was able to play golf again. There must be something else at work in your case.

Unfortunately, I experienced a failure of the revision three and a half years later, owing to C.acnes bacterial infection. I'm in the process now of IV antibiotics and will need another surgery in about 6 weeks. I hope you don't have an infection. Has you doctor ruled it bbn out?

I am two and a half weeks post rTSR surgery, and so far so good. After the first three days pain has been manageable on Tylenol only. I started PT after one week, and it is invaluable. I do five home exercises twice a day and my range of motion is already improved. And, I am using the sling for “comfort” only, which is not much at this point. Please don’t be put off by anxiety about complications, which are not typical. If your arthritis pain and joint damage is bad enough, you should get the surgery!

Great that its working out for you! I guess Im just a a number. All the other people I asked for input on the replacement, and that was recieved last month. Good luck with your recovery.

An infection can develope with or without antibiotics. Once again I was
not offered an food or drink.
I'm glad your recovery is going well
koneil

@prestol, it is so good to hear you are doing so well and had a positive outcome. Thanks for reporting back about your surgery.

You might have your nerves in your shoulder/arm checked out. I was in so much pain after my RTS I couldn't see straight let alone move my arm. After I got a EMG did they find a pinched nerve in my axilla. After surgery to get the nerve untrapted, it was a game changer. I could actually use my arm and shoulder again.

I'm 73, currently contemplating reverse shoulder replacement. Rotator cuff damaged from trauma can't repair. Orthopedic Dr indicated this surgery is an option. He didn't push it either way. Told me I could do therapy which I have been. It has helped some but pain, aches and sharp pains with some movements normal daily activities. Movement limited to useless in left shoulder. Been reading up on all this. Heard some good and bad on both sides. Asking myself can I deal with this from now on or do the surgery. I'm pretty active for my age or wish to remain that way. My insurance will cover things including post therapy. Limited 25lb lift limit.behind the back reach limit. More susceptible to dislocation, no more push ups🙂. I'm on the fence. Will make up my mind in next few weeks. I'm in Ottumwa, Iowa. Surgeon is good and about a month out on appts. Things to ponder

I feel your pain. I have experienced complications after the surgery as well. I have an almost unusable right hand. Before the surgery, my right hand was fine. I was told yesterday by my surgeon that it may take up to six months to a year before my right hand will be usable. They also told me that my shoulder, which I don't have full use of either will probably always be limited in movement. I've been exercising ever since my surgery. I even bought a wall walk when they discharged me from physical therapy. I know that all surgeries come with risks, but I am regretting that I even had the surgery. They also want me to have the same thing on my left side. Right now I'm saying no. I'm just hoping in time things will get better. I hope the same for you.