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Reverse Shoulder Replacement: Recovery process

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 13, 2023 | Replies (138)
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@martydav

I had shoulder replacement last September and after 8 weeks PT we discovered the hinge was separating from the ball. Waited two months for new surgery. I am now 21/2 months out.
I feel an anvil sitting on my shoulder with a tight band around my bicep. Deep pain continuously.
I’ve had nine weeks of PT and one round of dry needling. Will this pain ever go away?

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Mar 15, 2021

Good evening @martydav, Boy....that is discouraging. I am proud of you for being so accepting of the repeat surgery and your long PT. Have you asked your PT how long you need to accept pain and discomfort? I think I did about nine weeks of PT. I also used quite a bit of ice. That always helps. They have ice machines. I had one that I filled with frozen water bottles. Easier to work with than loose ice cubes. See if you can get a little more information on your PT progress and get back to us.

May you be safe and protected.
Chris

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