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Broken shoulder, DH in agony

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Scottishflower65 · 07/05/2022 12:25

Hi all, DH, early 60s, has had a displaced broken shoulder since last Sunday. After a day in total agony, he attended A&E. The X-ray showed the ball is shattered and the socket is also broken. He was told he would need a CT scan to decide whether it could be pinned or needed a whole shoulder replacement. He was sent home with strong painkillers. These are ok when totally immobile but standing, lying down, any movement really causes horrible pain. He cannot manage anything that involves movement without me basically hauling him about (as gently as I can). He heard nothing until Thursday when he was told to come for a CT scan the following day. This confirmed the shoulder damage in more detail and he was told it would be looked at by the case team that day. Heard nothing so far. Just feeling so sad for him.

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longtompot · 15/05/2022 23:22

Scottishflower65 · 14/05/2022 21:01

He’s already feeling so much better two days post replacement. @youvegottenminuteslynn Yes, the bones clattering together was just awful for him, utter agony, I’ve never had it and makes me feel lightheaded even imagining it. We are still struggling with some practicalities but getting there on everything, albeit slowly.

The bone clattering brought back when I broke my ankle and was sent home with my leg in a back slab until I had my op a few days later. It felt like breaking my ankle all over again every time I jarred it. It was especially bad the first night as my brain decided it was a good idea to relieve the break over and over all night and every time I shuddered.
I am so glad he has had his op and is already feeling better. Hope he has a speedy recovery 💐

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