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Reverse Shoulder Replacement: Recovery process
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 13, 2023 | Replies (138)Comment receiving replies
Am 2 years post op from a reverse total shoulder surgery had a great surgeon and a great therapist will need to continue exercises forever. It wasn’t nearly as painful as I thought it would be, I was sent home with a cryocuff machine which is an ice water bath that was amazing. Therapy was not quick for me as it took me 12 years of pain n suffering since last shoulder surgery before doing something about it. I definitely needed help aunt allowed to take shower or wash hair for a week, that was worst for me. I was slower in my recovery than most but got there. I also continue to get occasional dry needling because sometimes I overdue it’s. Takes positive attitude, a good surgeon and good physical therapist and dedication to the exercise regimen. I purchased some tops from rebound wear for the surgery they are amazing has zippers everywhere so therapist and surgeon can get access by just unzipping arm
Good luck am having a total knee in May anyone have advice
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Good evening @dmk. Thanks for your response and evident patience with recovery and rehabilitation. You will be a big part of the success of a TKR. Please prepare by having your legs and body in the best shape they can be. So many of us get a little too anxious to hit the golf course again or enter too many dance contests (just teasing). The really important aspect is to proceed slowly. Learn to ride the stationary bike with ease before you take off on a 10-mile mountain bike event. Find an MFR therapist who can help you avoid unwanted and unnecessary pain from scar tissue at the incision. Use some more ice water baths from the cryo cuff machine (that sounds cool.). As far as clothes go....stay comfy with good supportive shoes.
You probably won't need a walker very long. You may need bars in the shower and a raised toilet seat. I also found that a pillow to use under your knee helps you sleep better.
And most of all...be kind to yourself.
Chris
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@dmk Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support.
Thank you for the success story. It sounds like you have a lot of knowledge and experience to give.
Members like @martydav @ltsally @bernster might benefit from your experience.
May I ask what brings you to Connect?