SHOULDER REPLACEMENT -- number 2

[achigan]

I’ve not heard of it either.
In the reading I’ve done, the range of motion estimates are about 150 degrees vs the standard 180.

[achigan]

Just looked up the COOL LIEF. It seems to be for pain relief as opposed to repairing things that are broken. Both my infraspinasus and supraspinatus suffered full thickness tears with retraction of the muscles. Both muscle had atrophied to the point there was nothing to sew into/through to draw things back together. 

[achigan]

My other 3 shoulder surgeries have looked at least this bad 3 days in.
I can’t staples or stitches, so maybe something new?
1st pt is Tuesday, more then.
Photo is 90 de :dunno:grees out

[larry f]

Good luck with the shoulder... I had my shoulder  replaced on Dec. 5th  2023. I am doing my  rehab, and making progress but its moving along slow but steady I guess. It was a reverse shoulder operation and I had very little pain after surgery which surprised me. I was able to string my bow the other day and I am hoping to shoot soon. 

[larry f]

Jim...  The bandage you see is supposed to help  with infections, it has some silver in it. I had one on my recent replacement, its water proof also.

[achigan]

Hey Larry
I’ve read where a lot more of the tsr surgeries are reverse now a days. It’s supposed to give the surgeon and patient more options/better results.
Re: the bandage. That’s is what I was told, full immersion showers and all! How things have changed.

[achigan]

Had. My 1st pt session this ayem
All went well, he said I was ahead of schedule.
I had more literal”hands on” time today than for any of my previous surgeries.
I got3 simple poisoning exercises, no strengthening yet.
Really encouraged.

[ChristopherO]

Smokin Joe, Did you tag your deer that 2018 season?  And what about the seasons since? 

[Wild Bill MCP 808]

Best of Luck with the surgery and recovery.

[smokin joe]

Christopher O -- Deer season here has been spotty for me. I have had too many things on my plate that seem to always fall in deer season, including freelance jobs, and a busted up knee that needed two surgeries. That kept me away from deer hunting for a the last few years. It has been my good fortune that I have been able to get away the last three years for the Laredo Tusk Roundup. That has worked out well and I have brought meat home.

I am headed to Canada for bear in May, so that will be good.

[pdk25]

Ouch.  Sure hope that I don't need a replacement anytime soon.   Heal up.

[Wudstix]

Listen to Dr. and do PT, you'll be back shooting soon.
 

[ChristopherO]

Christopher O -- Deer season here has been spotty for me. I have had too many things on my plate that seem to always fall in deer season, including freelance jobs, and a busted up knee that needed two surgeries. That kept me away from deer hunting for a the last few years. It has been my good fortune that I have been able to get away the last three years for the Laredo Tusk Roundup. That has worked out well and I have brought meat home.

I am headed to Canada for bear in May, so that will be good.

Good to hear.  This thread caught my attention as my second brother had shoulder reconstruction surgery (rotator cuff) on December 1st, my first sister on December 7th and my oldest brother the reverse replacement on January 30th.  Reading through your posts last night from 2018 on through were enlightening and encouraging to know if they put in the effort they will be miles ahead of where they have been. 
And I am glad to know that you have been successful in bowhunting since the bulk of this thread was written.  Thanks for the update.

[Gun]

Just got back from Oklahoma last night visiting some friends. I discovered a sports supplement for joints and tendon rejuvenation while there. Its amazing stuff. I took it twice while down there and instantly I have no pain in my shoulder since. Brought some home and just getting ready to hit the weights again.

I probably can't say what brand, but has collagen in there.

[achigan]

2week checkup today. All goes well.
The bone is knitting into the prosthetic as designed and I’ll be in the sling another month with a 1 pound weight restriction, up from nothing heavier than an iPhone.

Range of motion, forward and up will be 150degrees +\-  when all healed. The most I’ll be able to do behind me is reach my near side back pocket and the back of my head.
My infraspinatus and supraspinatus muscle will continue to atrophy, leaving a divot where they were.
The deltoid has to be retrained to do the work formerly done by the rotator cuff.
Since the joint is the bow arm joint, it will be in compression during the draw cycle and strength won’t be a problem.
Down to half(.5 mg) an oxycodone/4hours and I’ll hopefully be done in a couple days.
More when I have more to report.

[stagetek]

Wishing you a complete and speedy recovery Joe.

[Wudstix]

Keep at in Jim and let us know how it's going.
 

[pdk25]

Good luck.  Your surgery was much more involved than mine.



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[smokin joe]

It is GREAT to see that others are getting something positive out of my shoulder replacement adventures.

[achigan]

It is GREAT to see that others are getting something positive out of my shoulder replacement adventures.

yup, your post is much more detailed and eloquent than anything I had planned, thus my idea to just continue yours Joe.
Two things that have stood out to me are the poor quality of the sling/pillow. The shoulder strap was worthless, with the protective pad constantly slipping around and down. I jury rigged a shoulder strap from a carryon duffle and it work great. The other was the lack of staples holding the incision together. I found out yesterday the suturing was done subcutaneously with dissolving thread then a waterproof-silver nitride impregnated tape put over that. It stays on for 3 weeks then I just take it off here at home.