“For many years, pain in my shoulders altered my range of motion to the point that routine activities became chores. Sleeping through the night without pain was an ‘impossible dream.’ Despite all the pain associated with shoulder movement, I continued to play catch with our grandchildren and to ski and play golf. All of those activities resulted in, at least, three days of more than usual pain. Having exhausted all reasonable therapies including arthroscopic surgery, I sought counsel for total shoulder replacement.
My local orthopedic surgeon recommended Dr. Millett. There are no words to adequately describe my gratitude and the good fortune brought about by that recommendation.
I need to say, total shoulder replacement surgery is no magic bullet. To be successful, it requires the brilliance, skill and dedication of a great surgeon and his ENTIRE capable staff. Dr. Millett performed the first of my two total shoulder replacements in March of 2004. He did the second one in October. From the beginning, I listened carefully to everything Dr. Millett had to say. He ordered and reviewed all the ‘pre-op’ tests, discussed surgery information, outlined my detailed pain management protocol, explained the up and downsides of the procedure, and he answered all my questions with patience and understanding.
At this writing I am 10 weeks past my second shoulder replacement. My physical therapist tells me in two weeks or so, when I reach 100% full range of motion, I will be finished with formal therapy and head back to the gym where I will do further shoulder and overall strengthening exercises. Whatever pain I have left in my shoulders is a very small fraction of my pain before shoulder replacement surgery. If you are contemplating shoulder replacement surgery, I hope you can proceed with the same confidence in Dr. Millett as I had.”
