Shoulder Replacement Surgery - Anyone Have Experience With This? (Mobility Issues)

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Rick-o wrote:
Any thoughts on how to handle his mobility? I installed a grab pole next to his favorite seat a few years ago to help him get up easier and he loves it. However, I don't think he'll be able to use it with only one arm. Maybe a lift chair? Anything else you might be able to recommend?

Occupational Therapists (OT) will be better suited for "daily activity" questions like this.

FYI:
Occupational Therapist (OT) vs Physical Therapist (PT): One Basic Difference
The main difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy is that OT focuses on improving a client’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and PT focuses on improving a client’s ability to perform movement of the human body.

[Rick-o]

> Is there anything else going on w/ the shoulder? Like some nasty arthritis or other crud?

Oh yeah, the old guy is LOADED with arthritis. Probably more so on that side, as he had a nasty motorcycle accident back in the 70's that broke his arm enough to have metal plates/screws installed, as well as a broken collarbone, and 5 broken ribs.

No time for a 2nd or 3rd opinion. He's now scheduled to report tomorrow at 8am, and he's committed to having it done. Bullheaded Frenchman, and all that.

Thanks for all the comments guys, it's helping a lot.

[OWC Jamie]

Well it's my understanding that if he were just getting the shoulder socket replacement (for worn out/arthritis) the biggest problem with that is rotator cuff damage. Seeing he already has the rotatot cuff damage and maybe a worn out shoulder, might as well go for the replacement.

I had a two step stool/stair in the bed for anyone that wasn't comfortable with the tiny step .

[Rick-o]

Heh! Got a call a few hours ago that the surgery has been postponed a month. Seems the surgeon didn't like the tiny little weeping wound on his leg. He's been going to wound care for several months, and it heals up, then starts to weep slightly every so often.

The cardiologist looked at it today and sent pics to the surgeon. The cardiologist said he didn't think that it was enough of a problem to delay surgery. I guess he was wrong.

EDIT: Preview your damn post before hitting the button, Rick-o! Sheesh!!

[rgG]

Maybe this will give him a chance to reevaluate the situation and maybe use the time for PT instead.
Hope it works out well, whichever way it goes.

[Rick-o]

rgG wrote:
Maybe this will give him a chance to reevaluate the situation and maybe use the time for PT instead.
Hope it works out well, whichever way it goes.

Ha! I don't think you know who I'm dealing with here!

Thanks for the kind thoughts, though. They are appreciated.