Total Elbow Replacement - I have had this done. Anyone else?
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In June 2014 I had my left elbow replaced. At the present time this is 9 weeks ago. I have had good progress but concerned about doing anything that will make it come loose.
Has anyone else had the same operation and how has it been and has there been any problem with the joint coming loose?
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Chrisy jaw1204
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r58771 jaw1204
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maggie456767 r58771
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I also had this surgury just couple weeks ago oct 23rd 2014
Pain is not bad now mostly aches when trying to exersize it . Can't drive for 6 weeks driving me crazy.
My surgeon was very good after surgury he did a procedure called a nerve bypass so my pain would be lessened , was still painful but not bad after 3 or 4 days.
Wish u all the best.
jaw1204 r58771
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I can feel my arm is different though in so far as sometimes it feels like I have a cuff on my elbow, when I dont and it does feel very slightly heavier than my other arm - not much, but a bit. How is your now?
maggie456767 jaw1204
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I just had total elbow replacement
Oct. 23rd 2014
So far so good home recovering no pain
Just starting to try and exercise,very stiff but
Can move my arm. Hoping my movement improves with time. Your the first person I
Know that has also had this surgury
I have RA. That's why I had the surgury
My elbow was locked. Was very frightened to
Have this surgury done. Could use my arm
But couldn't bend or straighten it hoping for
Good results but like u very worried about
What not to do . Hope your recovery improves wish u well . Please let me know how your doing
All The Best ...Maggie
graham97162 maggie456767
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jaw1204 maggie456767
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It is quite unusual and I do find people just look very suprised when I tell them what I have - but I am very happy with it.
I hope yours is going as well.
graham97162 jaw1204
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jaw1204 graham97162
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I had no real choice but to have this dome as I samashed my elbow and it could not be re-built. I am very happy with it as it is fully functional and no pain. However, if you do have a fully functioning elbow you need to consider carefully the fact that you will not be able to pick anything up any heavier than a cup of tea with that arm, ever.
It is more of an inconvenience than anything else, but sometimes I really could do with being able to carry heavier stuff. If however you have a lot of problems with your elbow then it is a good solution but make sure you find yourself an experienced surgeon in elbow replacement, not just an elbow specialist.
let me know if you decided to proceed.
michael07295 jaw1204
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r58771 michael07295
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I do not wish my experience with it on anybody.My experience seems to be the odd one.You HAVE to find a surgeon experienced in this surgery. I suspect my surgery was the surgeons first. I am going to follow up with another doctor soon and have my surgical records in hand. Best of luck to you.
lisa123456 jaw1204
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jayne66732 jaw1204
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pknaturgrl jayne66732
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Yikes!! This has been a nightmare for you! I am glad your attitude sounds good, how do you cope? I live alone as well and find myself doing more than I should too easily because there isn't help here for me. I hope that there will be a better long-term solution for you! I am just starting on my post-op journey from a elbow replacement. SO far so good! God bless you!
jeannie55 jayne66732
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Wow! I had a nasty ride down the basement stairs on my 130lb Doberman. I crashed at the bottom into the concrete wall and floor. Broke and dislocated my shoulder, and shattered my elbow. I have had 6 surgeries to repair and heal. It has been very cumbersome. My shoulder healed well, but by the time I was having therapy on my elbow, where I had had the compound fracture, the tiny hole broke open. It continued to drain clear for about2 months, and refused to close. My doctor was at a loss. Diabetes played a role in my healing, he sent me to a wound care specialist. I started using the ointment she gave me, and in 3 days I broke out in a full blown infection. I immediately went into surgery and all pins and plates in my elbow were removed. The new x t day, a second surgery to clean out all of the infection a second time. After testing, infectious disease Dr found it to be an anaerobic infection. It wouldn't grow with oxygen. I ended up with the picline for6 weeks. And on the iv antibiotics at home. I am still awaiting the final decision as to whether or not they are going to do an elbow replacement,(which is what I feel they are leaning towards),or try to save what I have left.I have been walking around with a broken arm since May. A lot of pain and tired of being broken. But I keep going, just as you said, someone has it worse than I do, my heart goes out to you, stay strong!
cathy1958 jeannie55
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Chythu jayne66732
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Lulujane1 jayne66732
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i also have servere RA (two knee replacements) with an elbow replacement in May this year. Like you my glass is always half full and I still smile and laugh but do hope that you are not doing this on your own.
Just writing this to check in and ask, how are you and are you doing okay?
nancy15469 jeannie55
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Hi Jeannie,
I have just been put on IV antibiotics for 6 weeks from elbow hardware infection. My left elbow still has hardware as fracture is not healed being 3.5 weeks post ORIF. Is your infection all cleared now? I'm nervous as DR said the infection sometimes reappears later .
Nancy
pknaturgrl jayne66732
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margaret53199 jayne66732
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wow jayne what a wonderful positive person you must be what an attitute all the best to you and god bless