Shoulder replacement

Louie

Hi,

I have advanced arthritis of the shoulder. I have been told that the only option is surgery to replace the joint.

Has anyone had this done?

Poppyjane

Hello @Louie and welcome to the online community

You have arthritis in your shoulder and having been told that you need a replacement you are wondering if any other members have had this surgery. I do not have personal experience of that but I expect there is someone in the community who has had this procedure. I attach some links which I hope you will find useful

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/shoulder-and-elbow-replacement/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/june/five-ways-to-help-shoulder-pain/

We are here to support you and hope that you will find the discussions and activities in the community valuable and a safe place to find new friends and experiences.

Take care

Poppyjane

stickywicket

Hi Louie, I think this thread by @lindalegs is the most comprehensive. Legs has RA and I think they did a reverse one (which seems cómmon now) but most things are common to OA too. https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/53015/total-reverse-shoulder-replacement-from-a-rheumatoid-s-viewpoint

lindalegs

Hi @Louie, Yes, @stickywicket, (Hi Sticky) is right I had a reverse shoulder replacement in October 2020. I did write a very long thread of my experience for others who faced the same surgery. Sticky has put a link on her post, above for you to click and follow if you're interested in reading it. If you do need to know anything more specific I'm happy to answer your questions.