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Zeke, Sorry to hear about the infection. Always something I worry about since I had my total shoulder replaced 2 years ago. I talked with a women who's husband was 5 years out was going thru the same problem with an infection in the shoulder joint as you are and was looking to have the infection removed at the same time they replaced the implant.
My surgeon prescribed me a years worth of antibiotics to keep so I could take them before I went to have my teeth cleaned. I should probably have the prescription refilled as a preventive measure.
My surgeon commented to my wife after surgery that the ball was worn off of the shoulder and I would not have been able to use it if I had not done the surgery. I would say I have recovered 95% of my mobility after the surgery and it only bothers me when I get it cold or do something to overstress the joint and muscles.
I am glad my rotator cuff was good and didn't need to have a reverse done.
I also started out with a lady physical therapist who slowly over an hour long session stretched everything out during my first PT session.
Good luck with your recovery.
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