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Using a walker after shoulder replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jul 13, 2023 | Replies (9)
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@lafromli

I'm six months out from a Reverse Shoulder Replacement. The only way I can imagine using a walker is to raise the height so that it's waist high and you can glide using your non surgical arm for balance
I will tell you that my surgery arm felt very heavy for a few weeks and it did affect my balance.
Also before your surgery ask your surgeon for a Home Care PT referral.
I also highly recommend an Air Cast Cryo Cuff and motorized machine. It's amazing!
Good Luck!

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gingerma | @gingerma | Jul 13, 2023

Thank you, for all your advice! I’m also thinking of raising the height of the walker. Had the nerve block & not so sure I’d do that again. Had to have EMS get me up my 5 steps, to get in the house. With the block, you’re REALLY short of breath, when short of breath, due to only using one lung.

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