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Reverse Shoulder Replacement: Recovery process
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 13, 2023 | Replies (138)Comment receiving replies
Have had a reversed shoulder replacement. Have a ton of aggravation to date--constant aches and stingers since the surgery in mid-December 2022 and now, it is mid-march 2023. PT is slow in improvement. So far. I have Deltoids that won't fire and numbness in my right non-dominant hand, so I think those factors slow PT progress. My surgeon is planning on a nerve study soon, and I will be "glad" to do so. But getting a bit down about a possible failed surgery
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When I had my RTS I had a lot of issues I had an exceptional surgeon and physical therapist. When having so many issues my therapist used a muscle stimulator to get my deltoids finally firing. Insurance paid for one for at home use. Didn’t like using it but followed pt instructions to use with my exercises. It allowed me to do the exercises prescribed. That was in 2019. Because surgeon said it was the second worst shoulder he had ever seen and because there is a bone still where it doesn’t belong in the ac joint I still have minor issues that dry needling and taping get me back in shape again. Takes aching away and relaxes my angry muscles. Have done this now once a month and keep up my exercises. Am never suppose to lift over ten pounds but I am way better off than prior to surgery. Best of luck
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You and I need to talk! I am having the very same problems as you. Went to my doctor today and he released me, no more he can do. I am getting further tests and seeing a peripheral nerve specialist next Monday to see if he can do for me. Let me know what you've been through.