Has anyone had to have excess bone removed from shoulders which has to be surgically removed & which I'm told could need to be again?

[Whatamug1]

They also had to op on calcification to open the hole that the ligament/tendon (not sure) goes through as it had all calcified together. Is there a name for this? Is there a reason?

[gillyb59]

Hi

I am waiting to go into hospital for a decompression of the shoulder caused by arthritis there going to remove excess bone I have just had my letter for pre assessment on the 12th Nov, I should of had it done on the 18th July but due to having a blocked artery I had to have a stent put in first so hopefully they will be able to do the op this time....

Gentle Hugs x

[Whatamug1]

Oh poor you - both of mine were a great success & have great use of them again. They did them one at a time so I at least had use of one in-between. .All the best for yours which sounds imminent - fingers crossed for you. Sounds like you've had loads to deal with this year ! x

[panda60]

Yes - had decompression done on both shoulders. Not much fun but not so much pain and have better movement too.

[Yorkshiregirlie]

Yes, I, too, had a decompression op on the right shoulder (and part of the clavicle removed too) but this was a result of a road traffic accident. Unlike the others though, I have constant problems with this and almost wish it had never been done. Luck of the draw and skill of the surgeon I guess. Don't use my experience as a yardstick though as most seem to get relief from this op.

[Whatamug1 in reply to Yorkshiregirlie]

You're so right there - they were done by different consultants & in one case I "slipped through the net" - x ann

[Pebbles71]

wow..didnt realise these calcification things on the shoulders were a fibro thing too...I had excruciating pain in my right shoulder which steadily got worse over the past year. i was sent for therapy on it but because of the lack of movement I had an ultra scan and they said it was my ligaments catching on this bit of bone. They first gave me 2 sessions of some form of ultra sound blasting treatment that did nothing and then I had 2 injections into it in mid august this year. HEAVEN!!! well for 4 weeks anyway and it is back again. I am waiting to be referred again as consultant discharged me after the injections, diagnosing me with fibro and sending me on my way with a leaflet.

So it is a relief to know that an op can actually be done to remove this picec of bone. I hope you are ok and not in to much pain. And although I cant be of any help to you regarding your question, I thank you for posting it as at least I know there is more that I can have to help. xxx

[Whatamug1 in reply to Pebbles71]

I've always thought that it was general wear & tear. all the best with your referral x

[Pebbles71 in reply to Whatamug1]

Thank you x

[Whatamug1 in reply to Pebbles71]

& you. I'm starting to 'find my way' around HealthUnlocked & this phone - it's put me in touch with the outside world again & more importantly life as it should be - WITH SUPPORT ! x

[basketcase54]

Hi all

yes i have had my right shoulder done 5 years ago its beengetting worse again and went see my consultant he said the piece of bone had grown back again and i need it done again but im putting it off as long as possible lol

[Whatamug1 in reply to basketcase54]

Sorry to hear that - It all takes a while to come (almost) right again so understand Your reluctance - having an arm out of play for a while is really limiting x ann