Say no to reverse shoulder replacement
Is anyone else regreting their decision to have a reverse total shoulder replacement?
I am about 9 months post surgery. The pain in my right shoulder has not been relieved. In fact it's much worse than prior to my surgery. I'm also very weak in my right shoulder. The doctor has sent me to PT ever since my surgery. According to my physical therapist , I have a severe deficit in the mobility and strength for my right arm. I have exercised my arm almost every day since my surgery. Does this get any better? It's definitely changed my way of life, driving and cleaning up my house is painful. I vacuumed my house, and I was sore for three days. I hope there are some insights on how to proceed with my recovery.
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If I am reading the operative notes correctly, the brand name may have been Stryket.
I know the surgeon used a special CT planning station. That was not covered by my BCBS insurance.
I am sorry you are experiencing this. I have put off any kind of shoulder repair or surgery due to concerns such as you are having.
I'm looking into PRP and hyaleronic injections as possible resources.
I wish you luck and improvement.
I'm sorry you're experiencing prolonged post surgery pain. I had a reverse revision of my left shoulder and within 4 months I was able to play golf again. There must be something else at work in your case.
Unfortunately, I experienced a failure of the revision three and a half years later, owing to C.acnes bacterial infection. I'm in the process now of IV antibiotics and will need another surgery in about 6 weeks. I hope you don't have an infection. Has you doctor ruled it bbn out?
I am two and a half weeks post rTSR surgery, and so far so good. After the first three days pain has been manageable on Tylenol only. I started PT after one week, and it is invaluable. I do five home exercises twice a day and my range of motion is already improved. And, I am using the sling for “comfort” only, which is not much at this point. Please don’t be put off by anxiety about complications, which are not typical. If your arthritis pain and joint damage is bad enough, you should get the surgery!
Great that its working out for you! I guess Im just a a number. All the other people I asked for input on the replacement, and that was recieved last month. Good luck with your recovery.
An infection can develope with or without antibiotics. Once again I was
not offered an food or drink.
I'm glad your recovery is going well
koneil
@prestol, it is so good to hear you are doing so well and had a positive outcome. Thanks for reporting back about your surgery.
You might have your nerves in your shoulder/arm checked out. I was in so much pain after my RTS I couldn't see straight let alone move my arm. After I got a EMG did they find a pinched nerve in my axilla. After surgery to get the nerve untrapted, it was a game changer. I could actually use my arm and shoulder again.