Considering Shoulder Replacement due to Osteoarthritis

It's best to fix it before it gets further along... sending you good wishes.
Mara

One good thing about shoulder and hip replacements, they are anatomically the same as what they are replacing. A reverse TSR is certainly different than how we are built, but the result is the same.

Total knee replacement is not the same as the original knee. The big difference is the very hard plastic in place of meniscus and other cartilage. So you can do almost anything after a TKR, but no impact - no running, tennis, basketball.

Beatrice - I've had both knees replaced at age 68. I did work with a trainer pre-surgery so my supporting muscles were as strong as possible. Surgery went very well and now I'm in the gym every day.

Like most people here, my knees were bone-on-bone and it was painful to walk. Osteoarthritis..... Thanks Mom!

My left shoulder is bone-on-bone but manageable for now. Even so, in a few years I'm sure I'll get a TSR.

Can anyone describe their recovery experience? Did you have to sleep in a recliner? How long? Did you regain a normal range of motion post surgery?

Thanks all and best wishes to you Beatrice!

My husband had reverse shoulder replacement surgery in November. He did have an exceptional Dr, but it went so much better than what we had been told. Pain meds needed for only one week. Physical Therapy at home then at Center. He had little pain week 2 to present. So much relief.

Now that is great news!

I had the conventional shoulder replacement. I was in a sling for 6 weeks with no PT until after this time. This approach depends on the surgeon. The good part is I didn't have a lot of pain, the bad part is I fell behind those who started PT earlier. Initially I slept in a recliner but wasn't very comfortable. I also tried sleeping in my bed, but also had trouble sleeping there. That was the hardest part, getting enough restful sleep. Eventually that improved. Now I am happy with my range of motion even though it took me longer to get there.

I've also been considering reverse shoulder replacement. Could you please share the doctor's name, hospital name and location? Thank you.

88 years old osteoarthitis frozen shoulder roto tears need replacement. concerned about long recovery causing me to lose mobility and not recover. comments please

I am very happy I had the shoulder replacement. I have no pain and have good range of motion. I was 78 when I had it done. I thought the pain would be worse so was pleasantly surprised. I don't see why the procedure would affect your mobility except for maybe being more fatigued for a while. At 88 of course it also depends on your overall health which needs to be considered before the operation. I suppose it comes down to quality of life and the relative risks. The limitations are only temporary but the rewards are great.

I had reverse shoulder replacement 6 weeks ago due to osteoarthritis. I was in a great deal of pain and limited mobility before my surgery. After surgery I was in less pain than before surgery and my recovery has been going very well. I am going to Physical therapy once a week and do my exercises at home. I am doing a lot of things that I couldn’t do before surgery. I’m right handed and had my right shoulder replaced. I did need help with some things, but my husband helped me. I can get dressed myself now, just can’t do very well drying and styling my hair.