Thanks for your reply Warren.

I'm sorry your shoulder replacement has not helped, although 6 weeks post-op is not a long time. Due to the nature of a reverse replacement, you'll always have some limitations, primarily in how far up you can reach your arm. It should not interfere substantially in your daily life - after recovery which can take 8 months to a year.

So please give therapy a chance to work. What I found when I had my left shoulder replaced was that I needed to 1) follow all the PT exercises at least 2x/day at home, everyday and 2) have patience for the lengthy recovery process.

And a reverse TSR takes longer for recovery because the deltoid muscles now handle shoulder stabilization, rather than the rotator cuff muscles. That transition just takes time, and a good therapist can guide you through that.

All the best to you Warren.

Joe