Considering shoulder fusion surgery

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dani_was_here
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Joined: Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:11 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Traumatic BPI, June 8, 2008, Nerve graft surgery
Location: Ontario

Re: Considering shoulder fusion surgery

Post by dani_was_here »

That would be great! I'm just not convinced abour this shoulder fusion and they are really pushing me hard to get it done.
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AngelaW
Posts: 240
Joined: Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:03 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: X

Re: Considering shoulder fusion surgery

Post by AngelaW »

I know how ya feel. 2 out of the 3 Mayo BPI doctors were pushing very hard for a fusion, and one held out and referred me to Dr. Elhassan and that was the best decision I could have made. Just remember that a shoulder fusion is the "last resort" option. It can always be done in the end if other options fail. Check your your user control panel messages. I'll send you his email. :)
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bdewar
Posts: 1
Joined: Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:32 am
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 4 shoulder surgeries and going on my 5th now
first 3 where fixing tears in the labrum with arthroscopic surgeries
the 4th surgery was a capsular shift to tighten the shoulder even more so that dislocations would stop
I am about to go threw a shoulder fusion to fix all the problems

Re: Considering shoulder fusion surgery

Post by bdewar »

I am about to go threw the shoulder fusion my self. I have gone threw many shoulder surgeries before and I have only been told great things about fusion. I am in my mid 20's and all the VA doctors and Private doctors are saying it will be the best option for me.

If anyone knows of another option I might be able to have that would be wonderful.
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