The patient experienced another shoulder dislocation.X-rays showed no significant issues, and the surgeon approved the patient for physical therapy.The patient began physical therapy, wearing a sling in crowded areas but otherwise using the arm as directed by the physician.The surgeon inserted a larger round piece, a stem, and a plastic disc to fill the gap in the shoulder.The surgeon discussed the possibility of transitioning from a reverse shoulder arthroplasty (rsa) to a regular shoulder, or alternatively, for the patient to consider living with limited shoulder function, as full use may not be achievable.
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