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Shoulder Replacement Surgery: Range of motion?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Feb 25 10:55am | Replies (82)Comment receiving replies
I am older than dirt and dealing with osteoarthritis in my left shoulder and am refusing the cortisone shots and the replacement surgery....doing rehab 2x a week with a pro and it seems to be improving...when medicare stops paying I will just keep on out of pocket
..I have been a zumba instructor for 9 years so have kept myself in good shape which I think is aiding in my recovery....I no longer instruct but I try to do a class at least 5x a week ( very carefully, back row, arms at side) and I doubt I will ever teach again but I am determined I will do what cardio I can and do the home exercises faithfully.
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@dedehans
I need bilateral shoulder replacements. At least that is what all the doctors say but I disagree and refuse to have it done. I am tired of one doctor saying “your range of motion will be worse, another saying it will improve. One says pain will increase another says it will be better. Another refused due to prior surgeries and other damage from so many dislocations.
I would like to have more of a consensus before I agree to any surgery. I can handle the pain so far and only have subluxations at this time.
Why did you refuse surgery?
Good luck with your therapy.
Jake