Sorry I haven't been around much. I bought a house in june, so I have been busy fixing it up.
Lately I have been thinking about my shoulder dislocating and I have decided it might be best if I get it fused. Does anyone know what type of doctor does this kind of surgery? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanx bunches.
Erica
shoulder fusion
Re: shoulder fusion
Hi Erica!
I've never heard of this surgery, but I did a google search and this is the first one that popped up:
http://www.shoulder1.com/news/mainstory.cfm/46/1
I would definitely speak with a BPI specialist or two and get their veiws, as well.
Congrats on the house!
Peggy
I've never heard of this surgery, but I did a google search and this is the first one that popped up:
http://www.shoulder1.com/news/mainstory.cfm/46/1
I would definitely speak with a BPI specialist or two and get their veiws, as well.
Congrats on the house!
Peggy
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Kath
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
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Re: shoulder fusion
Hi Erica
How are you doing? It's been a long time and I am so happy to know you have a new home. Your sister has kept us updated from time to time. I am so glad she did. I have never had any surgery and don't know what is bothering you that you feel you need shoulder fusion. I would check with a brachial plexus specialist. Glad to see you posting and hope you get an answer to your question
Kath
How are you doing? It's been a long time and I am so happy to know you have a new home. Your sister has kept us updated from time to time. I am so glad she did. I have never had any surgery and don't know what is bothering you that you feel you need shoulder fusion. I would check with a brachial plexus specialist. Glad to see you posting and hope you get an answer to your question
Kath
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janny scotland
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Re: shoulder fusion
Hi Erica,
Sorry, i dont live in the US so dont know about your doctors. I had my shoulder fused in 2000 by an orthopaedic surgeon.
The procedure was much the same as the link above, except for the bit about bone grafting.... i didnt have this.
My shoulder is now held with 6 rather large screws and 2 metal plates. My ROM was set at 45 degrees and i was in a large brace for 4 months after the op.
As the man in the link above states, i cannot lift my arm up to head level anymore and cant lift heavy weights (it really pulls on the muscle), but i have definately felt the benefit of the surgery.
My elbow no longer pokes out the side and the shoulder pain isnt half as bad as before (this was the reason for my fusion, not because of dislocations).
I was in surgery for 5 hours and in hospital for 2 weeks altogether.
Anything else you want to know, feel free to ask
Janny x
Sorry, i dont live in the US so dont know about your doctors. I had my shoulder fused in 2000 by an orthopaedic surgeon.
The procedure was much the same as the link above, except for the bit about bone grafting.... i didnt have this.
My shoulder is now held with 6 rather large screws and 2 metal plates. My ROM was set at 45 degrees and i was in a large brace for 4 months after the op.
As the man in the link above states, i cannot lift my arm up to head level anymore and cant lift heavy weights (it really pulls on the muscle), but i have definately felt the benefit of the surgery.
My elbow no longer pokes out the side and the shoulder pain isnt half as bad as before (this was the reason for my fusion, not because of dislocations).
I was in surgery for 5 hours and in hospital for 2 weeks altogether.
Anything else you want to know, feel free to ask
Janny x
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janny scotland
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Re: shoulder fusion
oh yes forgot to mention... the surgery left me with quite a big ugly scar....... about twelve inches from the front of my shoulder across to the back.
My wound burst hence why my scar is yuck!!
Janny x
My wound burst hence why my scar is yuck!!
Janny x
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Re: shoulder fusion
Hi Janny,
My name is Delora. I have had seven shoulder surgeries. I am going to have a shoulder fusion in about a month or so. It sounds like it's not going to be much fun. Anything that you could tell me to get me prepared would be of great help. Thanks.
Delora
My name is Delora. I have had seven shoulder surgeries. I am going to have a shoulder fusion in about a month or so. It sounds like it's not going to be much fun. Anything that you could tell me to get me prepared would be of great help. Thanks.
Delora