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Is the metal used titanium?

❤very well done.

Gary , I suffer with neuropathy and d i.s h. Plus a number of illnesses. As dish progresses what happens?

My surgeon told me yesterday that my rotator cuff tendons are so messed up that he cannot fix them and I will need RSR. He is going to consult with a colleague with more experience to see if there is any way to repair the tendons, but I'm tempted to get the RSR anyway. He says he is booked up for the surgery for 3 months. This seems an unreasonable wait. The main reason I would want to avoid RSR is that they say you cannot lift your arm as high, hold over 25 pounds, and reach behind your back very well. I wonder if the latest advancements have helped with these limitations. I believe my bones are just fine. It's that my supraspinatus muscle is atrophied and the tendon and other tendons in the rotator cuff are messed up. Be careful fellow boomers. One misstep and a nasty spill can mess up your retirement. At least for awhile. Like months. Like the comedian Steven Wright said, "Sure I'm paranoid, but am I paranoid enough?"

Thank you, very informative.

How long does reverse 1:49 cuff surgery take normally?

Great information.

i have had a shoulder surgury in 2004 i had a accident and broke the humerus head in 4 peices they screwed together and then after 6 months i needed to had it replaced because the bone was dying . I only got about 3 years with relief of pain . not i am having the other shoulder replacement done as it is bone on bone . when it is healed he is going to redo the other one . he has never done an mri just xrays . i has ostioartheritis and ostoperosious . should i get another opition?

Very informative presentation! My question is how rapidly does the muscle wasting progress? Weeks, months, or years?

I'm 2 weeks out on left TRSR

Thank you very well explained!!! I just had second TRSR on left. I had right TRSR RIGHT shoulder

Very informative. Thanks so much!

Thank you Dr. Stephens! My shoulder is feeling so much better and I can move it like nothing was ever wrong! I am so grateful to have you as my doctor! 😊

Thank you. This information is very helpful.

This was excellent presentation! But after having pain for years and doctor just telling me it was arthritis. I having to tug and pull out ton or more of equipment on my own . So I retired then got to point I couldn’t lift a coffee cup a new friend suggested a specialist in sports Medecine in Chattanooga Tennessee . At age 69 in 2018 MRI I was told showed 4 ligaments torn loose retracted to my elbow, and my biceps totally neuropathy., bone spurs and arthritis. So not explaining anything about what could be done he would repair with 50% success results . Now here I am 74 kept telling me it was arthritis then MRI I’m told has torn away from anchor , arthritis and spurs so now telling me reversal. I’m starting to ask questions he got a little flustered and said you want to know the whole story and I’m just one that says you need this done and that is satisfactory and enough . So 6 months later I go to a doctor Spencer in Knoxville Tennessee and he said needs his own MRI as a lot can change in 6 months , which a copy of MRI had been sent to him , so he just shows me this black copy has 3 light spots on it and says this muscle looks strongest I can work with for reversal repair ! I’m so scared don’t know who to trust or what to do ! I’m praying there is help out there or this is read and can help !!

How long is the incision, how long does it take to heal.

Thank very informative

Very informative! Thank you!

I have a sizable geyser protrusion. The shoulder has been diagnosed for a shoulder replacement. Advise on geyser sign as well van please.

With a complete rupture of the Supraspinatus and no re-attachment in site but with all other rotator cuff attachment what prosthetic would you suggest as best?

Is muscle hypertrophy possible after replacement surgery where muscle has atrophied markedly? Can a light weight training program be considered?

I recently had a shoulder resurfacing surgery, where the ball was capped with a titanium ceramic cap. My glenoid cup was left intact. I noticed in this video resurfacing procedure was not addressed. I went with this procedure because there were no physical activity limitations once I had healed. it seems like it could be a great option for a lot of younger active people. My procedure was done in Seattle, Washington with Dr. Pritchett.

I’m highly allergic to Titanium. Staples in my neck damn near killed me last year. What are my options for the parts in this surgery. Recently my long head tendon snapped and rotator cuff completely torn and is not fixable. The whole accident was nasty.

Thx for the info. After an AC joint resection and the misery that followed I’m a bit scared to do the RTSRS but your vid has helped more than u know as far as me making a decision.

Having a reverse replacement in 14 days. This was a very good presentation. Actually it has relaxed me a bit. I was envisioning much worse.

I still don’t get how a reverse shoulder replacement doesn’t need a rotator cuff…?

Had rigt anatomical SR in 2019. Having the left done in Dec.2023. Having a knowledgeable, up to date surgical team is very important.Your devotion to your post op PT is also key.

When do you think you'll start incorporating mixed reality into your surgeries?

Thanks for info!

I had my right shoulder repaired about 20 years ago, The operation went well and I was pain-free for about twenty years, then my shoulder began to be very painful again. My left shoulder became very painful about ten years ago. I was given physio and injections into the joint, but this didn't help so I saw a specialist, after more injections he decided I needed an operation. I had a scan done which showed arthritis in the shoulder joint and the shoulder only wanted cleaning out. I was operated on but without my knowledge, it was done by a trainee surgeon who did the operation under the guidance of a trained surgeon. After the operation, my shoulder was much worse. When I went back to see the surgeon he wouldn't examine me and said there was nothing more he could do for me. After months of constant pain, I was sent to see another surgeon. I had another scan done and this scan showed a 30mm rotator cuff tear, snapped tendons and a snapped bicep tendon. I was again operated on. After the operation, the surgeon said there wasn't much he could do for me as there had been too much damage done in my previous operation. I eventually managed to find another surgeon who said he could do a shoulder replacement on my left and right shoulders. He said he would start with the left shoulder. That was four years ago and because of health problems, it has been postponed four times. I now have a date for the first operation, that is if nothing else goes wrong. Nobody should have to suffer as I have. Since I wrote these comments I have had my left shoulder replaced. I am into five weeks since the operation and my shoulder is very painful and I have very limited movement of my arm. I hope it improves as I have had many years of pain with my shoulder and it would be great to be pain-free in the future.

Thanks,

I have just had reverse shoulder replacement 2 1/2 weeks ago

I have full tear irreparable superspinatis on my dominent arm. Surgeon wants to do cadaver tissue across to act as my missing tendon to keep the humerous from raising up (Superior Capsular Repair). Says once arthritis sets in, this won't work & I'll need Total or Reverse shoulder replacement, which he does not do. From what you've said I presume Reverse in my case. Do you think his plan can save joint from arthritis damage? Or should I be looking at Reverse Shoulder now or in the future instead? I have good function, mild pain, not much strength. Pain is in the front inside corner where I'm told the bicep tendon ties in. Some sleep disturbance. I'm an active 72 woman. Do reformer pilates 2-3 x week (minus arm moves that cause pain). I'm scheduled for Sept 18 - but angonizing if I'm making the right choice. Is the bicep tendon impacted by these surgeries too?

Recently, I had a complete reverse shoulder replacement. For 5 years, I was told there was nothing that could be done due to severe arthritis & bone loss. I'm 66 yrs old & I'm very grateful that I found a doctor willing to help me. Dr. Naik rebuilt my life by rebuilding my shoulder. I've had a hip replaced & rotator cuff. With this pain was almost non-existent. My only advice is: Don't allow fear of surgery to delay seeking help. Good luck & blessings to all.

Great job, it was really informative.

Thank you for a highly informative presentation on shoulder surgery. I wish I had been educated on this procedure before I had a reverse shoulder replacement last year. Being a nurse forever, I need more information than a layperson to feel comfortable with the surgery. ????? Is pre-surgery education recommended for first-time surgeons with this approach ???? Does Medicare cover the cost of this prosthesis? In October, I'm scheduled to have a reverse shoulder on my left arm where the ball and socket have been decimated from years of arthritis and a torn rotator cuff repaired last decade. For this surgery, I'll be receiving a custom 3-D-designed prosthesis. This is the first time my surgeon, who is excellent, will be using this device in surgery. After viewing Dr. Stephens's session, I have reservations.

Very helpful!

Very useful. Has the most comprehensive shoulder replacement info that i have viewed so far amongst the 100 plus videos that i have watched. 👍

Thank you so much for this comprehensively informative video. You have given me the answers to some questions I could not find elsewhere. I'm trying to decide if I want to have RTSR surgery. This video really helps.

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For a total reverse replacement is there a limit to the weight that you can lift?

My concern is not being able to return to weightlifting after a reverse shoulder replacement. I can't seem to get a good answer or even a response to my question. Thanks

I am in the stages of getting approved for total shoulder replacements (both.) We got held up on the MRI Scan request: I indicated that I had had a brain tumor removed when I was three years old. Diagnostic Imaging "refused" to proceed w/out an X-ray of my skull to rule out metallic implants. I assured them that I have NONE, -but, -their rules. GUESS WHAT!? I have two 'metal clipps' in my brain tissue that would have reacted badly under MRI. So, I am currently scheduled for an intense Ultrasound Exam to get the information the surgeon requires to determine anatomic or reverse. People, -ALWAYS disclose FULL medical history. Leave nothing out. You don't know what is important for the surgeon and the procedure. For over 55+ years I have had NO IDEA that I had metal implants in my brain tissue. So, -soon! Soon!

Is there a way to get the CME for this? It is great, by the way!

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I have a sore ankle from a car accident. I appreciate the anatomy lesson. I'll be seeing someone tomorrow that might be able to help. Thanks.

Can I do regular distance swimming of at least a mile after reverse shoulder replacement?

I understand from people that's had this surgery that it's extremely painful!

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thank you Dr pius your health and the medicine you are giving to me is working on my body accordingly to what I need thank you for what you are done for my life and my family is appreciate you and know you are a good Dr to be using this medicine for everybody that I need it and thank you and God will bless you for the treatment you are making for people