Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement

[TarheelRick]

Didn't really know what it is, but I had it done. Nerve block is working pretty well right now. The nurse told me once that ran out, I would know it.  What they do is remove the ball from the top of the arm bone, the cup from the shoulder and reverse them so the ball is on the shoulder and the cup is on the arm bone. Supposed to be in a sling 4-6 weeks, then 40 days of restricted duty. Puts a real crimp in rebuilding my hobby room and my fishing.

[stavanzer]

Ouch! Get Well soon!

Looks like a lot of Watching Videos in your future, and some heavy duty physical therapy.

Did the V.A. do the surgery?

[TarheelRick]

No, I should have run it through them but sometimes they can get complicated with their approvals.

[Hotrodical customs]

Ouch my family’s prayers  will be for a speedy recovery recovery.

[stavanzer]

28 minutes ago, TarheelRick said:

No, I should have run it through them but sometimes they can get complicated with their approvals.

Oh, isn't that the Truth....

I'll be going private for my hearing aids rather than wait for the VA

[1930fordpickup]

Prayers for you to have a fast recovery.  This is the first I have heard of this. Dont over do it. 

[slusher]

prayers also sounds painful".

[bobss396]

My right shoulder is a flat out mess. The big injury happened on July 3rd 1981 while body surfing. I came in on a wave, looked down and saw nothing but shells and pebbles. I put my right arm out to break the 5 foot fall.

I had it looked into after a 2010 weight lifting injury. The gleno-humeral joint has a 360* tear. Which explains why it comes out of the joint easily. There is other problems too, AC joint, etc. 

I pre-habbed it, getting set for a 2011 reconstruction. After almost 4 months of PT, I skipped the surgery. I should have opted for the surgery. 

You'll be okay. It is a process like anything else. When does rehab start? Some start as soon as the nerve block wears off... fun.

[TarheelRick]

3 hours ago, bobss396 said:

When does rehab start?

The way I understand it, I will be getting in-home therapy for awhile, then will switch to out-patient. Either way it is going to be a long painful process.

[Kit Karson]

This is what it looks like:

[rattle can man]

Had a replacement and repairs don in Oct. I feel 90%. V.A. paid for it through community care. The problem is the provider's office says I have to request follow up care now that the authorization has expired, when they need to request it.  For now I'm just following common sense and listening to my body

[Ace-Garageguy]

Ow. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and minimal pain during rehab.

[Hotrodical customs]

On 6/7/2025 at 4:06 AM, bobss396 said:

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hey brother lt looks painful! Just think about you still have an arm to do the model building that we do. God blessed us to be able to. Every morning I think him that I’m here taking breaths with us all 

[rattle can man]

You will be back at the bench in no time.  Just stick with the therapy plan. And if you feel you can do more than they tell you, ask.

[bobss396]

One guy at work had his done. He wore a brace that limited how much the arm could be moved. It had a protractor-like dial on it.

I just put mine off, I've always worked 2 jobs (for about 35 years. .) and needed that steady income.

[Dave Ambrose]

That just sounds gnarly. I hope you recover well and quickly.