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Latarjet Procedure in 3 weeks

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james62171
james62171

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has experience of the latarjet procedure? I'm due to have it in 3 weeks and just wondered what people's experiences are in terms of movement, recovery etc.

Thanks

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  • stevepil1980
    stevepil1980 james62171

    Posted

    Hi

    I had the procedure done 12 weeks ago and am still recovering,  it really tightens the joint that's a definite and recovery feels long but am making progress day by day.

    I am now doing PT and on resistance bands which is good.

    The pain is quite high after the procedure so be prepared for that when the nerve block wears off but it seems to be strong so far and I am happy with the surgery

    Good luck with the procedure and your recovery

  • stevepil1980
    stevepil1980 james62171

    Posted

    I was off work (office work) for 3 weeks and then started working light duties from home for a further 4 weeks

    Re sling I was in that for 3 weeks too

    PT started after 6 weeks but all doctors are different on when they recommend PT starting according to my consultant

    • james62171
      james62171 stevepil1980

      Posted

      Well after 2 cancellations tomorrow is the day! Fingers crossed all goes well for the op!

      Regarding being in hospital were you in and out in a day?

      Thanks

  • james62171
    james62171

    Posted

    Well I'm now 5 days away from the surgery and last night I ended up back in hospital to have my shoulder relocated after another bad dislocation. As normal there is swelling and limited movement & pain. Anyone know if this will affect my surgery?

    • stevepil1980
      stevepil1980 james62171

      Posted

      Sorry to hear that, I know how painful that is...

      Re surgery,  don't know if honest, ask surgeon but I did have surgery in 2003 via athroscopic procedure to tighten the socket and 3 days prior I dislocated it and I spoke to the surgeon back then and he said it was fine as one of the first things they do in that procedure is dislocate the arm anyway!

      Not sure about Latarjet but sure it will be fine,  Good Luck!

  • james62171
    james62171

    Posted

    Thanks I'm told surgery went as well as could be expected. Woke up in recovery having a shaking fit which they controlled but the nerve block hasn't hit all the nerves so had some chronic pain in my shoulder but it's eased a bit now. Stayed in hospital 1 night with no sleep and then came home yesterday. Slept like a baby last night but probably tiredness and pain killers in my system. This morning it's agony pain right across my shoulder and down my clavicle to the centre of my neck

  • stevepil1980
    stevepil1980 james62171

    Posted

    Good luck with the recovery, the first week is the hardest!!

    • james62171
      james62171 stevepil1980

      Posted

      Hi all,

      Well im now 5 months in and all is going well.. or at least it was. Today I keep getting a shooting pain in my shoulder and it feels tighter all of a sudden. The shooting pain is almost like that I used to get immediately prior to shoulder dislocation.

      I have called my consultant but he is on annual leave today so won't get anywhere today. Any ideas what it is/may be?

      Thank,

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