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Shoulder Replacement Surgery: Range of motion?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Feb 25 10:55am | Replies (82)

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@jakedduck1

@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

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Hi Jake...I refused b/c 1. I can live with a little pain and 2. Know of too many people who have had the surgery and it didn't work. For the moment I am sticking to PT 2x a week ...insurance covered....doing exercises here at home and right now it IS getting better....so no surgery for me at this time...