Re: Shoulder Replacement???

[Guest guest]

Hi a,

I had both replaced about 7-8 years ago. It's true, pain goes away

but function can be limited depending on the state of rotator cuffs.

Mine were almost gone when I had them done. Rehab is VERY important.

Unfortunately, in my case I cannot raise my hands much higher than

shoulder level, have to use a variety of aids to wash & do my hair

because I can't get my hands up to my hair. I understand some

ortho's are now working on replacements for rotator cuffs. I'd

suggest you talk with the surgeon. Be sure his specialty is shoulder

replacements and see what he thinks about your rotator cuffs.

Hopefully yours will be much better than mine.

Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

Warmly,

Lori

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> I am new to the group but not new to RA. I was diagnosed 6 years

> ago when I was 26. It has been quite a road since then. I am

> currently on Remicade, plaquenil, methotrexate. I had been doing

> the best I had in years until about 4 months ago.

>

> I have been having severe shoulder pain and loss of range of motion

> for about the last four months. My Rheumy sent for for PT and an x-

> ray. The x-ray results led to an MRI. Severe joint narrowing and

> erosions and varies other things. So basically I have been

referred

> to an othopedic surgeon and told that I need a total joint

> replacement.

>

> Is there anyone who has gone through this that may be able to tell

> me what to expect?

>

> I have had surgeries before--knee scoped twice and a major foot

> surgery (fusion). But never have I had a replacement. I have also

> heard that shoulder replacements are not as good as knees and

hips.

>

> Can anyone share their experiences with me?

>

> Thanks!

>

> a

[Guest guest]

Hi a,

I had both replaced about 7-8 years ago. It's true, pain goes away

but function can be limited depending on the state of rotator cuffs.

Mine were almost gone when I had them done. Rehab is VERY important.

Unfortunately, in my case I cannot raise my hands much higher than

shoulder level, have to use a variety of aids to wash & do my hair

because I can't get my hands up to my hair. I understand some

ortho's are now working on replacements for rotator cuffs. I'd

suggest you talk with the surgeon. Be sure his specialty is shoulder

replacements and see what he thinks about your rotator cuffs.

Hopefully yours will be much better than mine.

Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

Warmly,

Lori

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> I am new to the group but not new to RA. I was diagnosed 6 years

> ago when I was 26. It has been quite a road since then. I am

> currently on Remicade, plaquenil, methotrexate. I had been doing

> the best I had in years until about 4 months ago.

>

> I have been having severe shoulder pain and loss of range of motion

> for about the last four months. My Rheumy sent for for PT and an x-

> ray. The x-ray results led to an MRI. Severe joint narrowing and

> erosions and varies other things. So basically I have been

referred

> to an othopedic surgeon and told that I need a total joint

> replacement.

>

> Is there anyone who has gone through this that may be able to tell

> me what to expect?

>

> I have had surgeries before--knee scoped twice and a major foot

> surgery (fusion). But never have I had a replacement. I have also

> heard that shoulder replacements are not as good as knees and

hips.

>

> Can anyone share their experiences with me?

>

> Thanks!

>

> a

[Guest guest]

a,

We've had several members with shoulder replacements, and I was hoping

one of them would share experiences with you. Hopefully they will see

your email and respond. I've only had my knees replaced, and it was

the best thing I've ever done. I had injections of steroids in my

knees which allowed my to hold off on getting the replacements. Have

you tried an injection? It may give you a lot of relief.

Shoulder Replacements - What should I expect?

http://www.swedish.org/body.cfm?id=537

a

On Mar 22, 2005, at 10:25 PM, aKath wrote:

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> I am new to the group but not new to RA.  I was diagnosed 6 years

> ago when I was 26.  It has been quite a road since then.  I am

> currently on Remicade, plaquenil, methotrexate.  I had been doing

> the best I had in years until about 4 months ago. 

>

> I have been having severe shoulder pain and loss of range of motion

> for about the last four months.  My Rheumy sent for for PT and an x-

> ray.  The x-ray results led to an MRI.  Severe joint narrowing and

> erosions and varies other things.  So basically I have been referred

> to an othopedic surgeon and told that I need a total joint

> replacement. 

>

> Is there anyone who has gone through this that may be able to tell

> me what to expect? 

>

> I have had surgeries before--knee scoped twice and a major foot

> surgery (fusion).  But never have I had a replacement.  I have also

> heard that shoulder replacements are not as good as knees and hips. 

>

> Can anyone share their experiences with me? 

>

> Thanks! 

>

> a

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[Guest guest]

a,

We've had several members with shoulder replacements, and I was hoping

one of them would share experiences with you. Hopefully they will see

your email and respond. I've only had my knees replaced, and it was

the best thing I've ever done. I had injections of steroids in my

knees which allowed my to hold off on getting the replacements. Have

you tried an injection? It may give you a lot of relief.

Shoulder Replacements - What should I expect?

http://www.swedish.org/body.cfm?id=537

a

On Mar 22, 2005, at 10:25 PM, aKath wrote:

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> I am new to the group but not new to RA.  I was diagnosed 6 years

> ago when I was 26.  It has been quite a road since then.  I am

> currently on Remicade, plaquenil, methotrexate.  I had been doing

> the best I had in years until about 4 months ago. 

>

> I have been having severe shoulder pain and loss of range of motion

> for about the last four months.  My Rheumy sent for for PT and an x-

> ray.  The x-ray results led to an MRI.  Severe joint narrowing and

> erosions and varies other things.  So basically I have been referred

> to an othopedic surgeon and told that I need a total joint

> replacement. 

>

> Is there anyone who has gone through this that may be able to tell

> me what to expect? 

>

> I have had surgeries before--knee scoped twice and a major foot

> surgery (fusion).  But never have I had a replacement.  I have also

> heard that shoulder replacements are not as good as knees and hips. 

>

> Can anyone share their experiences with me? 

>

> Thanks! 

>

> a

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