Coping with osteoarthritis and making a decision about shoulder replacement can be difficult and may make you feel alone. This section provides a community of support for you.

• Read about others who have experienced shoulder replacement and faced challenges similar to yours.
• Share your own story about shoulder arthritis and shoulder surgery.

Tom

Since the surgery, Tom, now 64, has more range of motion. He hopes to start swimming soon. “My experience with the surgery, recovery and the implant has been great.”

Barney

“Within six months, I was back to doing the things I love, without any pain,” said Barney. “I wish I would have had surgery sooner and had not lived with the pain for 20 years.”