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Shoulder Replacement Surgery: Range of motion?
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Good morning @gene924, and a great big welcome to Connect. We are glad you are here and we are here for you. Our mission as mentors is to improve the quality of life for every member. Without a medical background, we cannot diagnose or prescribe medication/treatment. What we can do is share experiences because we have been there.
I do know one member who has returned to tennis adequately. Don't know about golf. If you are a right-handed golfer and it is your left shoulder...it might work. I received my reverse shoulder on my right side, my dominant side. I am very fortunate to have no pain and a good range of motion. I think my right arm is an inch or two longer now than my left arm. That alone can put a stop to your golf game. I no longer have the joy of acing my male challengers. Awwww!
May you be mentally and physically healthy.
Chris
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Hey thanks for the prompt reply. I'm a left handed golfer and it is my left shoulder. Several members posted limited motion in raising arm and movement toward the back. Motions necessary for a left handed golfer. Golf is probably out, but arthritic pain relief seems assured.
Also, advice is not to lift more than five pounds!? I like to cook, some if my pots and pans are more than five pounds. Shoulder replacement will be a major life changing event...can I put up with the pain?...not for thecrest of my life.