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Back and shoulder surgery is often worse than useless

127 points · 144 comments · burntcaramel

  1. jader201 · · focus · HN ↗
    As someone who's going to the doctor next week to discuss potential shoulder surgery, this is timely.

    I really need to figure out whether it's going to make things better or worse, but unfortunately, that feels like something a doctor can't guarantee one way or the other.

    Any anecdotes or other experiences/thoughts are appreciated.

    1. AndrewKemendo · · focus · HN ↗
      I had a remplessage in February and I’m probably at 80% mobility now.

      Previously if I coughed my arm would fall entirely out of socket and I would need a propfol shot to allow the doc to relax it to get it back in.

      In my case I was basically immobilized and in excruciating pain and fear 100% of my day.

      Now thats only like 50% of the day

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