Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/01/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Jan 9, 2008, at 1:25 PM, Adam Bridge wrote: > On Jan 9, 2008 12:11 PM, Steve Barbour <kididdoc@cox.net> wrote: >>> to repair the shattered ball joint of my >>> left shoulder. Part of the humerus ball broke into fragments. The >>> surgeon will insert a long pin into the bone lenght-wise and then >>> attach the fragments back to their original locations using screws >>> that go through the bone and into the metal rod. Sounds like fun. >>> NOT. >>> >>> I will not have full range of motion on the left side but should be >>> able to touch the top of my head and reach my wallet >> >> did they offer other options ? >> > > Yes, we talked through others and a 2nd opinion from another Dr > yielded the same advice. We are really trying to avoid a shoulder > replacement which all concerned recommended against. There is a more > complex procedure that opens more of the shoulder and uses > plates/pins. The thought was to avoid this. Both surgeons have mucho > tramau-center experience. The 3D CAT scan was pretty amazing to see - > and explained why the shoulder is so touchy to certain motions. > > Thank you for asking!! I suppose they all allow you to reach your wallet, some easier than others... best wishes, Steve > > > Adam > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information