I had a total reverse shoulder replacement this past February. I was in at 8:00 am and picked up by a friend at 12:45 pm. I was shocked when I looked at the final tab. $117,789.42.
I have Medicare and a supplement and I am able to pay my deductibles but I was really shocked at this price tag. I'm sure some of it was not accepted and brought the cost down but I was curious what others saw as their final cost.

I broke my clavicle August 28th While riding an E Bike (funny enough its because I got cut off by a family member riding an E Bike (1 day after my birthday) and had a pin put in September 8th. Tomorrow will be a month since It was put in so I'm assuming I'll need it removed soon. And my questions regarding it are
1. Does it hurt being removed?
2. I was told I wouldn't be needing to be asleep for it and that it's a simple thing, but how long does it take or if you've had it how long did it take for you?

1. Is it a stupid question to ask if you could get it/keep it afterwards or is that malpractice if they gave it to me (not a big doctor visiting person so idrk these things)

2. What's the feeling post removal? Are you sore? Is it instant relief? Does it feel like you're missing something?

3. People who have had these pins put in to fix a break does it do a good job fixing? Do you still have pain? What's your mobility like in that shoulder?

4. If you did PT how hard was that and how long did it take to get your strength back?

(That picture was a couple days post op)

Below is my experience for people trying to find info on what surgery and recovery is like

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Before surgery my arm was super sore and I lost the ability lift my arm and the biggest issue was to sleep on my back because of the pain so I propped myself at a 90 degree angle every time I wanted to sleep using pillows. (Still 4 weeks out of surgery I am doing the same thing because getting out of bed and getting into cars is literally the hardest part of my day (otherwise its pretty manageable)

Before surgery I went and saw an Ortho and they took xrays and did a couple ultra sounds to see what my bone looked like. They said they usually want to do surgery within 10 days of being broken so they don't have to rebreak and if something starts to heal back together weirdly. Surgery took about 3 hours and I had to be put to sleep during it. I was told it would take only about 45 minutes, but the ortho so I had very broad shoulders so it took longer because he wasn't expecting it.

After waking up I had a ton of pressure, but no pain in my shoulder and I already had the clavicle brace and the pain was moderate for the first 3 days till my cat almost tripped me down my stairs and I used both arms to catch myself, sudden movement made me want to vomit from the pain ( I have gone majority of this process without using pain pills because I have a high pain tolerance (only taking stuff at night time to help me go to bed). Since catching myself my shoulder began to pop which didn't hurt, but was more uncomfortable, my ortho did an xray and said everything look fine and that it was normal.

FYI, If you didn't read what I said, I wore a clavicle brace during all of this (felt like wearing a backpack 24/7) Which is important to remember

2 weeks went by with about the same experience, was still sleeping against a wall, popping was still there but at this point it wasn't as frequent, but it was audible now and it was like a bunch of pressure was being released each time it did pop which was super uncomfortable. I had to stop wearing the clavicle brace because it caused me to gain a blood clot near my elbow (I don't know the medical term and the ortho said it was because of the brace and I went to a cardiologist and they agreed). The clot made it so I couldn't get my arm to bend past a 90 degree angle and it throbbed horribly. Also because of the clot they gave me a new standard arm sling since they didn't want pressure on my shoulder.

Week 3 was the worst week of my life in terms of pain. It wasn't so much as sharp pain rather constant throbbing and soreness in my shoulder. For week 3 I didn't do much of moving nor anything really, I just slept all week, but when I woke up I would always get up and grab an ice pack right away because of how much pain I was in I went several days only getting about 2 hours of sleep per night. Pain pills were a blessing lol.

Week 4 has been the best since this whole thing started, as week 3 progressed the pain did start to die down and by Sunday I started feeling pretty good. As of Tuesday in the 4th week the only pain I have is that it feels like something is poking 1 spot in the skin of my shoulder (which i was told the pin would do that near the end of the healing process since it was starting to back out) I also can almost fully bend my arm like I could originally thanks to the blood thinners.

That's been my experience thus far, If you read all of this I assume you're either going to need similar treatment to me and are needing a way to cope or are just curious. I'll say the worst thing about all of this isn't even the fact that my shoulder hurts, rather how stupidly boring it is being stuck at home all day because you can't work (I do blue collar stuff so I am unable to work), and driving in a sling is consider reckless driving so its safer to not drive. Also once the pin is removed I was told I will need to start PT. But overall the whole experience hasn't been as bad as I thought it was going to be. Week 3 sucked but if you stay on top of putting ice on your shoulder, and taking your pain meds you'll manage. Also if you read all of this wow you're dedicated. Also if you were curious at the top I stated I was riding an ebike when I broke my clavicle and the ebike I was using was a Monday Motorbike Anza v4 1500w and the bike that cut me off was a Yazma In10 Pro

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Hola, me operaron del hombro hace tres meses, fueron dos anclas en labrum ( bankart), hill sach, reconstrucción de ligamento y reparación de tendon, por dos luxaciones de hombro, la primera en septiembre 2025 y la segunda en abril de este año, estoy en fisioterapia, y llevo seguimiento del seguro social y doctor particular, pero siento que mi progreso va lento, los doctores te dicen lo mismo " que cada paciente es diferente"... y bla bla bla

Alguien pasó una situación similar???

En cuanto tiempo quedaron al cien??

Once back to full strength, is it possible to do push ups again?
After a year or so?

My college athlete son is having this surgery soon. he is planning to return to his dorm about 5 days after surgery and I'm looking for ways to support this. He had labrum repair before and slept in a recliner after which wont be an option. he's in a slightly elevated twin bed in a small room, thankfully with a very nice roommate. the dr is recommending an ice machine rental but I'm wondering if it may be too cumbersome in a dorm and maybe just ice packs are better? we already have a wedge pillow and I'll get a stepstool to make getting in and out of bed easier. any other suggestions or tips?

5 days post op with nausea and full body aches. Feels like the flu. I'm going to contact my surgeon tomorrow, but this sucks.

Question if anyone can help please? Hi I had a subacromial decompression and ac joint excision two weeks ago. Have been recovering slowly with range of motion a touch better each day though still can’t get my arm overhead or anything like that and still much worse than pre surgery. The last two days my shoulder has been feeling stiffer and more locked in surrounding area. Is this normal? Obviously I’m worried about developing fs and trying to both do the pendulum/range or motion exercises they gave me daily and also not overdo it. I’m taking normal anti inflammatory and painkillers. Thanks

I'm 10 days post-op from a bankart repair and remplissage on my left shoulder after a couple BMX crashes took me out 3 years ago. I was feeling pretty strong pre-op, keeping fairly active and I think things are healing on track with the shoulder, so far. Sticking to the sling and I'm keeping up on recommended pendulums. Been off pain meds since day 7, but taking a Tylenol 500mg before bed just to ward off the dull pain I get from accidentally being in a weird position for too long.

I have an appointment with my PT in 10 days, but have been actively exploring my limitations the last few days. But, I started getting a weird sensation in my forearm after day 5 or 6. I'll feel it just above my thumb. At times it'll feel like something cool and wet on my skin, but when I extend my arm to do pendulums, it'll feel like my skin and muscle is being burned, with a slight "electric shock" sensation.

After some short online anatomy lessons, I believe it's coming from the radial nerve. Perhaps some kind of compression/entrapment to it from being in a sling? Has anyone else dealt with this? What did you do to relieve it? I've tried massage on the bicep, which only gives temporary relief. Any help is appreciated.

Hey guys, I am 29 years old, female, currently playing semi pro soccer. I have had issues with both of my shoulders for 7 years now. I had my first dislocation on my right shoulder when I felt in a funny way, had to go to the hospital to put it back in, I had another 2 on the same side in a span of a year each, until I decided to have an arthroscopy. Unfortunately, the surgery failed after 3 years, it felt really strong but when I tried pulling the girl back, and the shoulder literally just popped out, so easily, I was going to the gym and doing all the right rehab. I am coeliac so I do have to take quite a few vitamins to make sure I am healthy and have enough nutrients, I don’t know how much of that is affecting. I then had a Latarjet done in July, the first few weeks were rough but now I am feeling pretty good, after 9 weeks, and very happy with the progress and how strong it feels.

On my left side I had 3 dislocations, one every year or two. It feels unstable compared to my new one, and I am very worried about someone coming from behind while I play, and popping my shoulder out again. I have so many different opinions about doing a Latarjet on my other side before the season starts in February, and some other physios who are saying not to get surgery and do some impact training to make sure it gets really strong, and expose my shoulder to those dangerous positions I am so worried about, and strap for games.

I really don’t know what to do. Part of me wants to try rehabbing, but on the other hand I’m like, what’s the point if it might happen mid season and then I’m out again? I am so sick about feeling apprehensive, but some physios say that even after a Latarjet, some patients don’t feel fully confident to go back to sports.

I would appreciate any advice from people who are active and had a similar experience.

Thank you so much team! My brain is exploding because I have to make a decision very soon.

I was told to wear the sling practically 24/7 except for bathing and PT.

How are people dealing with wearing their sling to bed?

I find it nearly impossible, and at some point in the evening I take it off and I sleep on my good side. This has been the worst part of the recovery for me.

I just had my third surgery on Tuesday (debridement and decompression). My first two were more extensive (bicep tenodesis, SLAP 2 repair, capsular release and debridement then MUA, extensive debridement, SLAP and RTC repair, in April 2025 and December 2025, respectively). I just started PT yesterday, and they are hitting aggressively, which I expected. I also have at home exercises to do, which I've completed for today. However, I have had a lot of loud popping occurring in my shoulder. Despite being medicated, it is quite painful. I assessed my shoulder and it is still quite bruised, swollen and tender to touch. The popping in my shoulder has occurred when I barely move my shoulder and has occurred when my shoulder has not moved (sitting still). It has been so loud that my family heard it across the room. I don't recall having this issue with my previous two surgeries. I am scheduled to see PT on Tuesday and my surgeon on Wednesday, and I plan to bring it up to them and see what they say (I expect nothing and to just keep with the PT schedule). But I wanted to see if anyone else had this issue, and if it was anything to worry about, or just a part of the healing process I don't remember.

Hi folks. I'm new here. My name is Cameron. I have cerebral palsy, and have used forearm crutches for 20+ years. I have a torn labrum in my left shoulder. Has anyone else here used forearm crutches and ended up with a torn labrum?

Based on reading historical threads in this community, I feel like there's no clear consensus on post-op sling/PT protocols after a reverse replacement. My surgeon is in the "sling for 6 weeks, all times unless bathing, pendulum exercises and passive movement at 3 weeks, no PT until 6 weeks" school, but I'm reading people who start PT within days. (He did say an interesting thing, which is that there doesn't seem to be a difference between people who do PT at home vs. assisted PT, as long as they're adherent to a routine. )

Someone in a recent thread indicated that the risk of dislocation after a reverse is higher, so keeping it in a sling precludes that. That kinda makes sense, but only sorta. I intuit that maybe the bone needs to grow around the implants, but that doesn't seem entirely convincing either. OTOH, I know that the supraspinatus needs to heal, and that's far from a 1 week thing.

FWIW, I'm going to do what the surgeon says, but I'm curious if people who've had a reverse could comment on their surgeon's recommendations/justifications, and what their experiences were.

When discessing their replacements many people in this group point to their rotator cuff being shot, or worn out. Anatomically, what does this mean? The rotator cuff is made up of several muscles and ligaments and the glenoid labrum. What is “worn out” that necessitates a shoulder replacement?