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74 Years. Unable To Move The Arm Which Is Turned Red. History Of Unsuccessful Right Shoulder Replacement Surgery. Help
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Back in January my mom 74 years old had right shoulder replacement surgery, unfortunately the first oiperation did not go well the device inserted into her bone went crooked and fractured her bone, the next day she had to have a longer one put in., Well its been six months now she still can barely move her arm, has gone to therapy three times a week, and today after taking a warm shower the arm operated on turned completely read
Back in January my mom 74 years old had right shoulder replacement surgery, unfortunately the first oiperation did not go well the device inserted into her bone went crooked and fractured her bone, the next day she had to have a longer one put in., Well its been six months now she still can barely move her arm, has gone to therapy three times a week, and today after taking a warm shower the arm operated on turned completely read
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Sun, 7 Jul 2013
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM
" First shot is always the best shot". This holds true even to surgeries. The primary surgery will always yield good results (If done properly).
Whereas "revision" surgeries will always result in poorer outcomes when compared to the primary surgery.
The very fact that your mom is not able to move her operated arm (even after 6 months of surgery) indicates some serious issue with the procedure done.
So I suggest you to consult an "arthroplasty" surgeon who has got adequate experience in dealing with revision shoulder surgeries for evaluation and further management.
Hope this helps
" First shot is always the best shot". This holds true even to surgeries. The primary surgery will always yield good results (If done properly).
Whereas "revision" surgeries will always result in poorer outcomes when compared to the primary surgery.
The very fact that your mom is not able to move her operated arm (even after 6 months of surgery) indicates some serious issue with the procedure done.
So I suggest you to consult an "arthroplasty" surgeon who has got adequate experience in dealing with revision shoulder surgeries for evaluation and further management.
Hope this helps
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Hello, I hope its not fracture this time again around the implant, or it just could be a allergic reaction after the shower. Either way kindly see a orthopaedician as soon as possible. Take care.
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