Deltoid Atrophy

[EdBeltrao]

I had an automobile accident in the USA in 1967 when I was 16 years old. As a result, the left shoulder nerve of the Deltoid muscle (please forgive me if I am wording it incorrectly) was severed rendering it inactive.

Although it has been 43 years since, and I can practice any sport, do chin ups, push ups, ride motorcycles, the physical strength as well as the esthetic difference between the two arms is enormous.

I was wondering if there is any chance for a recovery of the nerve through surgery at this juncture.

[AAA12a]

Ive had a similar injury which resulted in deltoid atrophy. I had a very good cosmetic surgeon custom shape an implant into my shoulder. I still have good use of my arm although not having a deltoid muscle. Just having it look cosmetically good was a live saver. Something to consider. It would be great if there was a way to get my deltoid back but maybe not in my lifetime.

[Teddy505Buck]

I am in the same situation right now. I’m 24 years old and have been told by multiple neurosurgeons there’s no way to fix my nerve and regain my deltoid muscle. Now I’m considering deltoid implant surgery just for cosmetics. Who was your surgeon? Has the implant negatively impacted you at all? Are you ever worried the implant will need modified later in life?