Reverse shoulder replacement

[Alzadosghost]

Has anyone on here had this procedure done themselves and actually returned to lifting weights somewhat normally after recovery with enough weight to even matter? Im
Not interested in stories of other guys they have seen it in the gym or know of a guy. I need it straight from the mouths of those who have actually done it. I cannot find one video or even a story of anyone that has had returned to weight training after reverse replacement. Iv seen videos of doctors saying that their patients can lift 25 lbs and can train but have yet to find actual proof that it’s been done. Thanks

 

[BLKGUY2006]

Having shoulder replacement in June too so I’m interested. Following

 

[Flex500]

I work with one of the top reverse shoulder systems on the market, and yes guys can get back to real training. Seen lifters pressing, rowing, even doing controlled isolation work post-op. A good surgeon and good rehab and you can do it.

You won’t find a ton of proof online because most “success” stories don’t come from bodybuilders but they’re out there.

 

[Alzadosghost]

Having shoulder replacement in June too so I’m interested. Following

Did you get your surgery ?

 

[Krus8r]

There is only one "replacement" procedure that I am aware of where you can rehab and return to lifting heavy weights and that is the Copeland resurfacing implant. I had both shoulders done so I could continue to exercise without weight restrictions. That is because the implant is chromium cobalt steel and it rides against my own socket. When you get into total shoulder replacement, the parts are plastic and you cannot lift more than a few pounds without breaking the implant.

Perhaps there is an ortho on the board that knows of a newer procedure but I have yet to hear of one...

 

[buck]

There is only one "replacement" procedure that I am aware of where you can rehab and return to lifting heavy weights and that is the Copeland resurfacing implant. I had both shoulders done so I could continue to exercise without weight restrictions. That is because the implant is chromium cobalt steel and it rides against my own socket. When you get into total shoulder replacement, the parts are plastic and you cannot lift more than a few pounds without breaking the implant.

Perhaps there is an ortho on the board that knows of a newer procedure but I have yet to hear of one...

I have had the Ream and Run done with no restrictions. And an ortho i saw a year ago told me that with the reverse there is no restrictions. With that procedure he said the only limitation was the hand can not go behind the back. I tend to wonder if he meant the elbow can not go behind the back. But i didn't ask a lot of questions as i was still a couple years out from needing another shoulder replaced.

 

[Krus8r]

I have had the Ream and Run done with no restrictions. And an ortho i saw a year ago told me that with the reverse there is no restrictions. With that procedure he said the only limitation was the hand can not go behind the back. I tend to wonder if he meant the elbow can not go behind the back. But i didn't ask a lot of questions as i was still a couple years out from needing another shoulder replaced.

Ream and Run looks to be similar to Copeland in that you have a metal implant and your own socket. The key is not having the fragile plastic parts. In looking at the Reverse shoulder, it looks like it has a plastic socket...

 

[buck]

Ream and Run looks to be similar to Copeland in that you have a metal implant and your own socket. The key is not having the fragile plastic parts. In looking at the Reverse shoulder, it looks like it has a plastic socket...

Can't speak for the Copeland but in the R&R they micro fracture the socket by drilling which releases cells that end up forming a fibrous coating over the bone from the images i have seen which reduces wear. Most sources say there are restrictions of about 25# with the reverse procedure. Although the ortho i saw said there were none after recovery. But i think he was used to dealing with the average guy and not someone active. But he also wanted me to put it off several years when i would be old enough i would likely die before i wore it out. When the time comes i will go back to the university i had my replacement done and get their opinion as they do all the procedures. I find universities have some of the best Dr's and are state of the art in general.

 

[MooseKnuckles]

After both L and R Rotator Cuff surgery that was partially successful, my doctor said reverse shoulder surgery was about the only thing that would get me back to moderately heavy lifting and getting strength back.

They were both large full thickness tears that were fully detached in the Infra and Supraspinatus. They just never healed properly

 

[buck]

After both L and R Rotator Cuff surgery that was partially successful, my doctor said reverse shoulder surgery was about the only thing that would get me back to moderately heavy lifting and getting strength back.

They were both large full thickness tears that were fully detached in the Infra and Supraspinatus. They just never healed properly

The first ortho i went to years ago when my left shoulder was bothering me told my nothing could be torn as i was to strong. Continued to get worse. Next ortho sent me immediately in for an MRI turned out my infraspinatus and supraspinatus were torn off the bone as well as having a ruptured biceps. My surgury/rehab went well. But now 25 years later it is getting to be bone on bone so it needs to be placed down the road. The ortho i saw about it only talked about a reverse replacement as that is what he does. I know another ortho that will have a different opinion as he is used to dealing with athletes.
I always get at least a second if not a third opinion for life altering surgeries. Opinions differ among Dr.s, i have had that happen repeatedly.

 

[MooseKnuckles]

The first ortho i went to years ago when my left shoulder was bothering me told my nothing could be torn as i was to strong. Continued to get worse. Next ortho sent me immediately in for an MRI turned out my infraspinatus and supraspinatus were torn off the bone as well as having a ruptured biceps. My surgury/rehab went well. But now 25 years later it is getting to be bone on bone so it needs to be placed down the road. The ortho i saw about it only talked about a reverse replacement as that is what he does. I know another ortho that will have a different opinion as he is used to dealing with athletes.
I always get at least a second if not a third opinion for life altering surgeries. Opinions differ among Dr.s, i have had that happen repeatedly.

I plan on getting atleast one other opinion if not two. The thing that pisses me off you make an appointment with your doctor I'm lucky if he gives me 15min, he is a very renowned shoulder surgeon that deals with a lot of athletes and olympic athletes. In this area he is recommended by so many doctors and clients.
But on that same note my shoulders surgeries were considered failed, there are still micro tears and one anchor is partially loose, and my last MRI shows slap tears in both L and R labrum.

 

[buck]

I plan on getting atleast one other opinion if not two. The thing that pisses me off you make an appointment with your doctor I'm lucky if he gives me 15min, he is a very renowned shoulder surgeon that deals with a lot of athletes and olympic athletes. In this area he is recommended by so many doctors and clients.
But on that same note my shoulders surgeries were considered failed, there are still micro tears and one anchor is partially loose, and my last MRI shows slap tears in both L and R labrum.

Sorry to hear that.
As one Dr pointed out to me years ago. Orthos are just carpenters for the body. And not all carpenters are good ones.
Dr's know what they are willing to do when they look at the MRI.
Just have your list of questions written out you want to ask. I have never had a Dr cut me off when i am asking questions. Sometimes i just forget what i want to ask if i don't write them out.

 

[alfresco]

Sorry to hear that.
As one Dr pointed out to me years ago. Orthos are just carpenters for the body. And not all carpenters are good ones.
Dr's know what they are willing to do when they look at the MRI.
Just have your list of questions written out you want to ask. I have never had a Dr cut me off when i am asking questions. Sometimes i just forget what i want to ask if i don't write them out.

Yup. Get good doctor, the best one you can afford.

My wife had a shoulder replacement surgery a couple of years ago. She had a great orthopedic surgeon, it was done at a teaching hospital, UCSF. He designed the parts and installed them himself. She is 110% now but she did rehab like it was nobody’s business which I think makes any enormous difference. Most people stop rehab exercises, etc., too early according to the doctor. She still does her rehab exercises. She meets with the surgeon this week because she is part of a study that incorporates this new shoulder joint he designed. Anyway, long story short, as you know, find the best surgeon you can afford, follow the doctors advice, do all the rehab you can and then some and you should be good to go.

 

[MooseKnuckles]

Sorry to hear that.
As one Dr pointed out to me years ago. Orthos are just carpenters for the body. And not all carpenters are good ones.
Dr's know what they are willing to do when they look at the MRI.
Just have your list of questions written out you want to ask. I have never had a Dr cut me off when i am asking questions. Sometimes i just forget what i want to ask if i don't write them out.

I agree with you, sometimes I don't write it down and forget what I was going to ask.

My shoulder Doctor is in the top 3 of all the Doctors in my state.

 

[buck]

Yup. Get good doctor, the best one you can afford.

My wife had a shoulder replacement surgery a couple of years ago. She had a great orthopedic surgeon, it was done at a teaching hospital, UCSF. He designed the parts and installed them himself. She is 110% now but she did rehab like it was nobody’s business which I think makes any enormous difference. Most people stop rehab exercises, etc., too early according to the doctor. She still does her rehab exercises. She meets with the surgeon this week because she is part of a study that incorporates this new shoulder joint he designed. Anyway, long story short, as you know, find the best surgeon you can afford, follow the doctors advice, do all the rehab you can and then some and you should be good to go.

I always use the Dr that is the head for the State Universities Ortho sports medicine dept for my shoulders as that tends to be their specialty, I like that they teach, have their own practice, are the team Dr for a few of the pro and amateur sports teams and do research. Seems to keep them very excited about their jobs as opposed to just 1 more surgury they have to do.

When i mention my spine Dr to other Drs they always say how smart he is. He go a PHD in physics from MIT then went to Harvard Med school and interned at a neck and spine clinic. He is always the guy i recommend in my state for spines. And he is learning to do other joint replacements to keep from getting bored so i may use him for more then just spine in the future if need be.