Hello @gail922, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You will notice that we merged your discussion with the existing discussion - Anyone had shoulder replacement at Mayo Clinic? where you can meet other members who have had or are looking for information on shoulder replacement surgery. If you click the VIEW & REPLY button at the bottom of the email notification it will take you to the discussion.

Here are several related discussions:
– Shoulder Arthritis Options https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/shoulder-arthritis-options/
– Shoulder Replacement Surgery, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/shoulder-replacement-surgery-1/
– Reverse shoulder replacement, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/reverse-shoulder-replacement/
– Stem Cell Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tears or Arthritis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stem-cell-therapy-for-rotator-cuff-tears/

@wwill, @hbartels, @anncgrl,@rascal1 and others may be able to share their experience with you. Have you been told you need shoulder replacement surgery or are you thinking about setting up an appointment for one?