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I saw my Orthapedic Surgeon after results of my MRI. He says now I need a total shoulder! I go from no pain in my arm to a torn rot. cuff in July and repair..still pain..then tenotomy in Nov. now he's saying I need a total shoulder. He says I have a fast progression(3 months?) arthritis. I have copies of my records, MRI and it shows a Labrum tear..which wasn't fixed in surgery. My pain is below my right shoulder, upper arm,mainly when I lift foward or to the side. It is unbearable like it is going to crack. I am on Loratab everyday.

Any insights???

Thanx.

Destiny
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[S. Kaul, MD]

Hey Destiny!

Well, it would be very difficult to comment specifically on the situation without a detailed report or a clinical evaluation. A labrum or a rotator cuff tear alone is unlikely to be an indication for a join replacement, though severe arthritis with degeneration may indicate one. If in doubt regarding the management plan suggested by your doctor, it might be a good idea to consider a second opinion from another orthopedician before taking a decision.
Hope this helps.

Take care!