Say no to reverse shoulder replacement

Posted by koneil @koneil, Mar 11 11:28am

Is anyone else regreting their decision to have a reverse total shoulder replacement?
I am about 9 months post surgery. The pain in my right shoulder has not been relieved. In fact it's much worse than prior to my surgery. I'm also very weak in my right shoulder. The doctor has sent me to PT ever since my surgery. According to my physical therapist , I have a severe deficit in the mobility and strength for my right arm. I have exercised my arm almost every day since my surgery. Does this get any better? It's definitely changed my way of life, driving and cleaning up my house is painful. I vacuumed my house, and I was sore for three days. I hope there are some insights on how to proceed with my recovery.

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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.

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I had the EMG. A bit painful procedure. Nothing was found to reduce my arm pain.

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