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Say no to reverse shoulder replacement

Posted by koneil @koneil, Mar 11 11:28am

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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baileyj | @baileyj | Nov 24 11:01pm
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Thanks dmk for your reply. I've
had some doctors tell me that full use and the shoulder pain would take a year to resolve. The surgeon that I went to for a TKR postponed the knee replacement surgery until I am able to use a walker. I'm sure that would have been a horrible experience hopping around everywhere. I posted before that I see my shoulder surgeon this next week. I'll share my concerns at that time. I know the surgeon has lots of experience in the recovery with my RTSR. He offered the surgery two years ago and I just wasn't ready. I still don't think I was ready for this.
I have certain movements or positions that my arm is in that buckles my knees it hurts so much.
Thank you again for your reply.

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@koneil You should not have to hop around with a knee replacement. You can put weight on your operated leg immediately after surgery, and most pain comes from bending your knee, not weight bearing after surgery. AI did not bother with a walker, but it will give you stability if you are afraid of falling. However, I think you need to get your shoulder problems solved before knee replacement so you aren't in double pain.

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cigarred | @cigarred | Nov 25 12:58pm

Did you explore that your surgeon botch the procedure. I would get a second opinion

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kobesnowy | @kobesnowy | Nov 26 6:43am

I wonder how you know if it’s botched.

I’m 5 months in and my arm is stiff and range of motion sucks

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lakesofdelray | @lakesofdelray | Nov 27 8:57am

I had both shoulders done and I am good. Get a second opinion. You shouldn’t be feeling like this. Good luck

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cigarred | @cigarred | Nov 27 2:15pm
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I wonder how you know if it’s botched.

I’m 5 months in and my arm is stiff and range of motion sucks

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@kobesnowy Do you know what the word explore means

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kobesnowy | @kobesnowy | Nov 27 3:05pm
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I had both shoulders done and I am good. Get a second opinion. You shouldn’t be feeling like this. Good luck

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@lakesofdelray do you live in Lakes if Delray ????

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kobesnowy | @kobesnowy | Nov 27 4:40pm
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@kobesnowy do you?

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@lakesofdelray I live very close if it’s the same Lakes of Delray in Delray Beach Florida

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