Ream and run - back to pursuit of the elusive redfish!

Earlier this year we had an opportunity to meet an active sportsman in his late fifties. He answered 'yes' to only 5 of the 12 questions on the Simple Shoulder Test (SST)* for his left shoulder.

His preoperative radiographs are shown below.

Because of his active lifestyle, he elected a ream and run procedure rather than a total shoulder. 

At 6 months after surgery he reported that he could perform all 12 of the SST functions. His films at 6 months after surgery are shown below. Note the regenerated joint space between the prosthetic humeral head and his reamed glenoid bone.

Today we received this email "This is a Louisiana redfish being hoisted with my beautifully repaired shoulder!"

This is even more impressive than a 'yes' answer to SST question 7!

*SST questions

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Can I catch big fish after a ream and run, Part 2?

This question surfaced in the September 26 post. Here's more on the subject.

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Can I catch big fish after a ream and run?

Received today from a 50 year old having had both right and left ream and runs in 2007.

"When I look back at my pics and see me, still doing the things I enjoy with my family and friends. I can't help but think of you.. and want to say,Thanks again to you, and your team, for making this possible for me."

The pictures below were enclosed.

His most recent x-rays are shown below.

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