Shoulder Replacement

[TandT]

Hello has anybody on here had a shoulder replacement. I have been told i need one and would just like to hear from someone who knows. Thank you

[roopower]

I can't help you much but my mother had her left shoulder replaced about 20 years ago. It was relatively successful, no pain but she was left with some restriction of movement. From what I can remember, she couldn't raise her arm above shoulder height.

[Buenchico]

There are plenty of 'my shoulder replacement experience' posts online but they're nearly all on the websites of American hospitals who're touting for patients' business. This one though is more honest and, I think, well worth a read:
https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/challenges-recovering-shoulder-replacement

This patient guidance document, from the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, might also be of value to you in your quest for information on the subject:
https://www.roh.nhs.uk/patient-information/shoulders/35-217-total-shoulder-replacementv2/file

[TandT]

thank you Buenchico for sending me the information

[MissTerious2]

Yes I have.

[MissTerious2]

It was a reversed polarity replacement. Ie Ball and socket were reversed. So it was a longer and more complicated operation. If you have any questions I will be happy to answer.

[TandT]

thank you roopower
for letting me know about your mums operation. it is nice to know all was well. I have never known anyone to have this operation and I am now on the waiting list.
thank you