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Both Shoulders Replaced, Socket Part Is Worn Out Causing Pain. Advised Bone Graft. Required ?
yes, I have had both shoulders replaced, the right one is a partial, I found out that the socket part of my bone is worn down by about 1/4" all the way around . it is causing me more pain now than before I had the surgery. I was told that would have to have a bone graft done before it could be completely replaced. I have not found it easy to find a Dr. that does the surgery or one that I can ask questions and I don't want to do anything that would cause me more pain. Can you possibly help me. My email address is YYYY@YYYY . Thank you for your time
Thu, 12 Sep 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Hemiarthroplasty of the shoulder will result in erosions in the glenoid cavity (socket of the shoulder) over a period of time leading to pain during movements involving the shoulder.
An xray of the shoulder in different views will show up the amount of eroded glenoid cavity.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Hemiarthroplasty of the shoulder will result in erosions in the glenoid cavity (socket of the shoulder) over a period of time leading to pain during movements involving the shoulder.
An xray of the shoulder in different views will show up the amount of eroded glenoid cavity.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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