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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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ihavenonickname jaw1204
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In the USA approximately 2000 elbow replacements are performed yearly compared to a million hips and a million knees.
Even rarer here is the DRUJ replacement which I am having in January. I will be so relieved to pronate again.
Great recoveries to everyone...I would love to learn from your exoerience.
kind regards
judith
hayls26 jaw1204
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My right arm doesnt straighten all the way. Been like this since 3 years old. It stops at about 90 degrees. I've had pain in it for about 4 years. They say I have bone on bone arthritis now and I am 19 years old. I already had a 6 hour surgery on the site with an external fixator and the whole deal. Had a very unique surgery performed at HSS in NY. It did not give my arm any more motion but took the pain away after a 2 month recovery with a week in the hospital. Now two years after that surgery I am having pain once again. They say now in California at Stanford, my only option is a total elbow replacement or elbow fusion or to just wait a couple years and see how technology changes. Just hard to wait when you are in so much pain. What would you all reccomend? Thanks for any advice!
pknaturgrl hayls26
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ihavenonickname hayls26
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My total elbow was Aug 30...Tuesday is the big day...non weight bearing stage ends...3 days!
I had about your movement with destruction by juvenile rheumatoid arthritis .ulnar nerve repair ..awesome...no pain...it is becoming so skinny now...I can feel my bones... I am very happy with my decision.
hugs
judith
hayls26 pknaturgrl
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hayls26 ihavenonickname
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ihavenonickname hayls26
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irene2391 pknaturgrl
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I'm happy to hear your surgery was successful. I fell over my dog and crushed my elbow Surgery hadn't helped so I have to see a surgeon next week about an elbow replacement. Can't play golf with the pain so I have to overcome my fear and have surgery.
Blessing,
Irene
pknaturgrl irene2391
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It is worth it if you are in extreme pain. I got rid of most of the pain and my mobility is quite a bit better than it was too! The limited weight lifting is a concern though, so this is a "last resort surgery" for when there are few or no other optionw for a normal life. Good luuck with making your decision!
irene2391 pknaturgrl
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I only have mild pain occasionally and I have full range of motion. My elbow was crushed so I don't have a complete elbow. Not enough strength to play golf. I can't seem to find someone who is able to play gold with an elbow replacement.
Blessings!
irene2391
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not gold.
irene2391 pknaturgrl
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Happy to hear your elbow replacement was successful and you pain has gone. Do you play any sports? I'm an avid golfer and my left arm was injured when I fell over my dog. I'm hoping to hear from someone who can still play sports after a replacement.
Blessing!
pknaturgrl irene2391
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I am only 8 weeks into my recovery and have not been given the go ahead for strengthening activities yet. I am a athlete though, so I will figure someway to do what I love: swimming, boating/sailing, camping, bicycling, etc. I would think you could do this gold once you are past the strengthening stage and have some stability in the joint. Maybe with a brace, but who cares? The main limit is lifting, not being able to lift more than 2-5 pounds ever. I use my other arm to do most things right now, but I am also learning to take lighter loads, make more trips, ask for help etc., so as not to overstress the joint! A friend of mine had shoulder replacement surgery and she still rides horses and carries 50 lbg bales of hay (with a 5 lb weight lift limit) I asked her how, and she said she uses tools to slide the bales and her good arm to do most of the work, and assists with her repaired arm up to 5 lbs. I liked hearing that!
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ihavenonickname pknaturgrl
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I am cleared for thirty pounds
pknaturgrl ihavenonickname
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