Nebie here. Does anyone have any experience with total shoulder
replacement?
Is the metal used for the shoulder replacement radioactive? I am sure
it must be a dense element or alloyed.
Also can a revision be done if the surgery is not successful? Any
help would be appreciated.

Robert D wrote:

Hi Robert, No, on the radioactive. There are different types of work
that can be done on a shoulder problem. Due to the fact that the
shoulder is not a weight bearing joint, usually once done,,, its done.
The very best thing you or anyone with a shoulder problem is to have it
looked at by someone that knows what kind of problem you have. I have
had shoulder problems but all I needed was a steroid shot in the joint
to control the inflammation and I have had several of those but I have
never had to actually get serious about having the joint replaced.
Good luck with it and see a Rheumatologist.
Harv

I have had a total replacement of my left shoulder. I can tell you it
is one of the most painfull joint repairs you can have. No, the metal
is not radioactive and I can't think why anyone would think so. I was
never told what type metal was used, but then I never asked. I am
curious enough now to ask my Orthopod next time I see him what it was.
I have been guessing it to be stainless steel. My right shoulder is now
in desperate need for replacement, but it is going to have to wait until
after I have lumbar spine straitened up and fused (L1-L5) because it
hurts the most. If I were go back and select diseases for my mature
years, I damn sure wouldn't pick out Degenerative Joint and Disk
Disease. Good lord, what a bummer!

Butch



Robert D wrote:

"Butch" <lynyrd@cableone.net> wrote in message
news:10e2r51r6js093e@corp.supernews.com...
Hi Butch,,, I really do feel for you. I considered shoulder replacement
in both my shoulders but to my surprise they got much better when I changed
DMARDs from Methx. to Arava and then Enbrel. It still hurts to change a
light bulb or comb my hair but its livable.
I also had a problem with my lower back for about 2 years but doing some
stretches before getting up each day and watching what and how I lift
things,,,, it has become livable also.
I guess I am just lucky but I wanted you to know that I know the pain
you have lived with and my only question is,,,, do you set off alarms now
when using an airline to get somewhere?

Harv

I do for sure Harvey. I don't travel anymore thank heaven, but when I
went though heads turned and guards came walking from several different
directions. I still have my card noting the surgeries and physicians
names and phone numbers.

Butch Magee,.....going out griping!!

Harvey R. Stone wrote: