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Written by a patient
6th July 2017


on 19th December I fell and fractured my shoulder. I was referred to the NHS Fractures Clinic on 23rd December and I was diagnosed with a 3 fragment fracture of the right proximal humerus involving the surgical neck and greater tuberosity . I was told I needed an operation but because of Christmas holidays, arranging this was difficult. I was referred to Mr Vipul Patel who saw me at short notice on 23rd December at St Anthony's Hospital. Having looked at my X-Rays he discussed my options, I was very anxious about having surgery but he assured me that because the damage to my shoulder was so extensive, in his opinion surgery would be worthwhile but I could let it heal naturally. He told me that there were risks involved with operations, but believed this to be the better option and the bones should heal in the right place and I should achieve a better range of movement ultimately and my posture would not be compromised. I had the operation at St. Anthony's on 3rd January 2017 and stayed overnight and was discharged with pain relief and exercises to do. My arm was in a sling for some weeks and initially it was very painful and I needed help with day to day activities, washing, showering etc. I found when I was in pain, doing the exercises relieved the discomfort. Although, when doing them it was a challenge, the more I did the better I felt so I persevered and very slowly, with check-ups with Mr Patel (to make sure everything was staying in place and healing) and regular visits to the physiotherapist I improved. By February I was able to wash and dress myself, by April I was driving and able to reach into cupboards and started back to Pilates(cautiously). I was discharged on 27th June and although I still cannot lift anything too heavy, week by week my strength is improving, I still have aches when doing the exercises but that is diminishing all the time. If, at any time, I think there is a problem, Mr Patel has told me to contact him. My recovery is exceeding any expectations I initially had and I am so thankful to Mr Patel for performing this complicated surgery (I have 9 screws in total and a metal plate) on my shoulder and the scar is very neat indeed!

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