Inspiring!! I've was first diagnosed with a GCT in my right shoulder back in 2003, the tumor was small enough to remove (lots of bone cement) but it reoccured in 2005- again small enough to remove. Thought it was all done but guess what.... It has reoccured again. This time, the only choice is resection and put in a prosthetic shoulder. I've been told that I'll have very little if any mobility. Huge concern. But this video is encouraging. How much actual mobility do you have?
Thank you for your comment. I know the frustration of having a Giant Cell Tumor and going through surgery. I should preface any comments about my mobility by saying that every case is different and that, although I tried not to let the limitations that my doctors set for me determine how my surgery or recovery would go, I always talked with my doctors and took into consideration their thoughts, comments, and suggestions. My comment continues below, due to lack of space.
As far as mobility is concerned, my doctors were also very conservative with what they said I would be able to do. With that said, I do not know what my actual measurements are for the range of motion in my right arm. However, through a lot of hard work and persistence I have personally been able to surpass my doctors’ expectations. My comment again continues below, due to lack of space.
With a prosthetic shoulder and an allograft humerus I am able to do my hair, shoot a basketball, and reach up above my head to open cabinets, among other things. I am also still exercising and working with my therapist to strengthen and stretch it. I hope that my comments have been helpful. Thank you so much for watching my video and sharing your story with me. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you the best in your decision-making process and your future.
Inspiring!! I've was first diagnosed with a GCT in my right shoulder back in 2003, the tumor was small enough to remove (lots of bone cement) but it reoccured in 2005- again small enough to remove. Thought it was all done but guess what.... It has reoccured again. This time, the only choice is resection and put in a prosthetic shoulder. I've been told that I'll have very little if any mobility. Huge concern. But this video is encouraging. How much actual mobility do you have?
agnicho 1 year ago
Agnicho:
Thank you for your comment. I know the frustration of having a Giant Cell Tumor and going through surgery. I should preface any comments about my mobility by saying that every case is different and that, although I tried not to let the limitations that my doctors set for me determine how my surgery or recovery would go, I always talked with my doctors and took into consideration their thoughts, comments, and suggestions. My comment continues below, due to lack of space.
katrinasteffes 1 year ago
As far as mobility is concerned, my doctors were also very conservative with what they said I would be able to do. With that said, I do not know what my actual measurements are for the range of motion in my right arm. However, through a lot of hard work and persistence I have personally been able to surpass my doctors’ expectations. My comment again continues below, due to lack of space.
katrinasteffes 1 year ago
With a prosthetic shoulder and an allograft humerus I am able to do my hair, shoot a basketball, and reach up above my head to open cabinets, among other things. I am also still exercising and working with my therapist to strengthen and stretch it. I hope that my comments have been helpful. Thank you so much for watching my video and sharing your story with me. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you the best in your decision-making process and your future.
Katrina
katrinasteffes 1 year ago
What an inspiring story! I'm so proud of her!
zachsteffes 1 year ago