Shoulder replacement surgery

Barbs1
Barbs1 Member Posts: 1
edited 10. Dec 2024, 07:10 in Living with arthritis

hi everyone,

I’ve been referred for shoulder replacement surgery. Has anyone had this surgery using nerve block instead of general anaesthetic?

Comments

  • Naomi33
    Naomi33 Moderator Posts: 470

    Morning @Barbs1 and welcome to the online community.

    Sorry to hear about concerns about shoulder replacement and using nerve blocks.

    The following link maybe of interest…..

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

    I am sure others will connect with you soon.

    Best wishes @Naomi33

    Need more help? - call our Helpline on 0800 5200 520 Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm


  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,064

    My daughter had her shoulder replaced at 19 so I can tell you plenty about the recovery if it helps.

    She had a nerve block and a GA though. It left her arm totally dead that night which meant she did have a really good sleep before she felt the post op pain.

    @lindalegs did you have a nerve block for your shoulder??

    Best of luck @Barbs1

    Toni x

  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398

    Hi @Barbs1 and @frogmorton,

    Sorry for the tardy reply!

    I had a nerve block for my reverse shoulder replacement, yes, Toni. I couldn't have a GA due to the arthritis in my neck and them not being able to intubate me safely. It was fine and the anaesthetist was with me the whole time during surgery, making sure I was okay. I didn't feel a thing. The sensation came back into my arm the following day.

    If you need to know anything else Barbs, please just ask and I'll do my best to reply.

    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,064

    Thank you Legs I thought you did 😊

    XXX

Categories