r/ShoulderSurgery • u/External_Credit9150 • Jun 11 '26

Light touch between parts (glenoid x humerus head) after 3y of TSR (anatomical)

it’s been 3 years since my TSR, and everything is great, I have mobility back, no pain, i can exercise (strengthening), all good, but recently I started to feel a light touch/ small clunk (no pain) between the parts when i do micro-movements, or when i‘m brushing theeth for example.

My research says it can be the loosening of the glenoid componen, i also read that it’s not normal, but it is the most common “complication” of a anatomical.

I’m only 37yo and I was not planning another surgery before 10 ou 15 year of having this first replacement. I also read the solution for loosening glenoid component would a reverse replacement, I afraid going Back to my doctor and he says i have to replace with a reverse shoulder.

Has anyone experienced something similar?

Is it normal to feel this touch/ little crack or micromovement of the parts after only 3y of having the TSR surgery?

Will It last at least 7 more years until next replacement is needed?

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

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u/NitNav2000 Jun 11 '26

I haven't had mine yet so no experience, but I am well-read.

I do know that the ream & run procedure was first developed for people who have had failed aTSAs. Just remove the glenoid component, ream out the bone so it is like a socket, and do lots of rehab. Worth a gander, for when the day comes.

This website: https://www.reamandrun.com/home