MX5HIGH
Senior Member
I had a massive rotator cuff tear in my right shoulder in 2000. The doctor who did the surgery said I waited too long (6 months) so the repair was difficult and may fail. Well 2003 it did.
I've been getting by on cortisone injections and Tramadol for all these years because I hate the thought of surgery and a shoulder replacement only lasts for 10 years from what I have heard.
My shoulder flared up a few days ago like never before. I see my orthopedic surgeon this week and he's already told me the only option I have to alleviate the pain is a reverse shoulder replacement.
So, who on here has had this surgery? How was the resulting pain after the surgery? Would you do it again?
Thanks for your feedback.
I've been getting by on cortisone injections and Tramadol for all these years because I hate the thought of surgery and a shoulder replacement only lasts for 10 years from what I have heard.
My shoulder flared up a few days ago like never before. I see my orthopedic surgeon this week and he's already told me the only option I have to alleviate the pain is a reverse shoulder replacement.
So, who on here has had this surgery? How was the resulting pain after the surgery? Would you do it again?
Thanks for your feedback.