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What Information To Collect Before A Shoulder Replacement Surgery?
Question: Hello to orthopedic shoulder surgeon,
In a few days on Thursday I am having a 2 nd meeting with the shoulder surgeon to discuss having a left Shoulder Replacement. Do you have some tips on what i should ask the dr. Please?
Maybe my surgery will be XXXXXXX 31 if first patient is sick. I am the substitute, 1 st back up. If not then,
I hope it will be in February. My physical therapist can tell it is dislocating itself. This has happened 11 times
The pain is bad or severe everyday. Tnx, XXXXXXX XXX YYYY@YYYY
In a few days on Thursday I am having a 2 nd meeting with the shoulder surgeon to discuss having a left Shoulder Replacement. Do you have some tips on what i should ask the dr. Please?
Maybe my surgery will be XXXXXXX 31 if first patient is sick. I am the substitute, 1 st back up. If not then,
I hope it will be in February. My physical therapist can tell it is dislocating itself. This has happened 11 times
The pain is bad or severe everyday. Tnx, XXXXXXX XXX YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Before going for a shoulder replacement, you can ask for approximate time of recovery, chances of re dislocation, chances of implant loosening, the extent of activities that will be restricted after surgery. You also need to ask the care that has to be taken to increase the life of the replaced joint.
Approximate cost involved and duration of hospital stay also needs to be clarified before the surgery. You also need to get an implant with lowest potential of rejection or allergy.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Before going for a shoulder replacement, you can ask for approximate time of recovery, chances of re dislocation, chances of implant loosening, the extent of activities that will be restricted after surgery. You also need to ask the care that has to be taken to increase the life of the replaced joint.
Approximate cost involved and duration of hospital stay also needs to be clarified before the surgery. You also need to get an implant with lowest potential of rejection or allergy.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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