So, I've mentioned my right shoulder bothering me for the last year, and getting worse. I made an appointment about a month and a half ago with a recommendation from my cardiologist and a few friends. My wife and I actually looked this doctor up a couple weeks ago just to see the feedback. Wow, this guy has some credentials. #5 in the country for shoulders, great patient ratings. Today was the appointment at 2:00. Got there at 1:45, checking in and 2 minutes later they called me. Went back to the exam room. A nice girl came in, asked questions and said someone will come in to get Xrays. Two minutes later, Erica takes me around the corner for two pictures. It was funny, because she said "oh boy" after taking the pictures. Went back to the exam room, she pulls the xrays up on the screen and said the doctor would be in in a few to explain. The doctor comes in, asks me what' up and I explain. He had already seen what was wrong with my shoulder. Zero cartilage left with explained the pain and popping, catching and clicking. Two options, shots that might work for 3-6 months, or replace. No brainer, I'm having a complete reverse shoulder replacement done. I asked, "have you done them before?" Yep, he said I'm doing 6 tomorrow. I need to wait for two of my doctors to sign off so we can schedule this. Wild deal, this is outpatient stuff. Picture below.
TLDR, I'm getting a new shoulder.
TLDR, I'm getting a new shoulder.