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Anyone here had shoulder surgery recently? (torn labrum)
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:06 am
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:06 am
Received diagnosis this week, multiple tears in labrum, tendinitis in rotator cuff, tendinitis in bicep, and more...
They recommended 2 paths, conservation and surgery.
I have a hard time believing that PT is going to fix the damage, I just want to move on and have the surgery. Anyone been in a similar boat and tried the PT/meds route?
They recommended 2 paths, conservation and surgery.
I have a hard time believing that PT is going to fix the damage, I just want to move on and have the surgery. Anyone been in a similar boat and tried the PT/meds route?
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Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:11 am to concrete_tiger
That is a really rough surgery
Are you physically active? In terms of a physically intensive job or exercise?
Are you physically active? In terms of a physically intensive job or exercise?
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:12 am to concrete_tiger
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labrum
Labrum?
Damn near killed him.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:12 am to concrete_tiger
PT didn’t do anything for my Labrum.
Had a 80% torn labrum and bicep tendinitis and dented humoral head from violent dislocation.
Had surgery and now that shoulder feels way better than other. Recovery was a bitch but worth it in my opinion.
Had a 80% torn labrum and bicep tendinitis and dented humoral head from violent dislocation.
Had surgery and now that shoulder feels way better than other. Recovery was a bitch but worth it in my opinion.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:13 am to concrete_tiger
I had 3 tears and went the PT route for a few months. It helped but it was never really healed. I’m considering surgery soon because now it’s becoming difficult to sleep.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:16 am to concrete_tiger
Shoulders are kind of a fricked now or fricked later type deal. You're either gonna suffer through the pain and discomfort, go to rehab, and eventually maybe get back to near 100%. Or, you're going to have surgery and deal with the madness of an immobilized arm for the duration of recovery and then have the rehab work to do. If you're truly unfortunate you'll get to enjoy both options.
This post was edited on 8/2/23 at 11:16 am
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:19 am to LegendInMyMind
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If you're truly unfortunate you'll get to enjoy both options.
My thought is this, I can endure months of PT, cortisone, anti-inflammatories, etc... and still need the surgery.
They are selling this as potentially only needing 1 week of immobilization if it goes well, but 4 weeks if there's more cleaning up to do.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:20 am to concrete_tiger
Do surgery. I had a torn labrum as well, and wasted over a year getting cortisone shots, etc. The tendon isn't going to heal itself.
Meanwhile, surgery gets you three or so arthroscopic holes, and my shoulder has been bulletproof for a decade. I hope you have a Lay-Z-Boy to sleep in, you do not want to sleep on your back as long as you have the arm pillow.
The repaired shoulder needs to be stretched a lot before I squat to get the flexibility needed, but that's about it.
Meanwhile, surgery gets you three or so arthroscopic holes, and my shoulder has been bulletproof for a decade. I hope you have a Lay-Z-Boy to sleep in, you do not want to sleep on your back as long as you have the arm pillow.
The repaired shoulder needs to be stretched a lot before I squat to get the flexibility needed, but that's about it.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:20 am to concrete_tiger
Had mine March of this year due to shoulder dislocation and pec tear. Had to wear a big arse bulky sling for a couple months. Was my non-dominate arm so it really wasnt a big deal as far as work goes. Rehab was 2x week for 8 weeks. Still catches every now and then and that arm is weaker than before but I still have good ROM. Its either do it now or do it later type of ordeal. Pain was legit the 1st two days, but subsided to just soreness just after.
ETA. As poster said above, have a comfortable recline to sleep in. I slept in mine for 6 weeks before I was finally able to lay flat in bed
ETA. As poster said above, have a comfortable recline to sleep in. I slept in mine for 6 weeks before I was finally able to lay flat in bed
This post was edited on 8/2/23 at 11:22 am
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:20 am to phutureisyic
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I had 3 tears and went the PT route for a few months. It helped but it was never really healed.
I have tears in each quadrant, and I can't sleep on it at all. I can't do shiat like reach up, or things like open the recliner, seat belt, back pack type stuff i.e. I can't run the leaf blower or spray weeds in the yard.
I can get by, but I worry I'm just making it worse.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:22 am to concrete_tiger
PT only delays the needed surgery. Schedule surgery ASAP. Choose an Ortho surgeon that specializes in shoulder trauma.
Torn labrum must be darted/anchored back in place.
Torn labrum must be darted/anchored back in place.
This post was edited on 8/2/23 at 11:26 am
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:22 am to MasterJSchroeder
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Are you physically active? In terms of a physically intensive job or exercise?
Physically active: yes
Job, not so much. I work on a computer, so moving a mouse and typing are as bad as it gets outside of trade show stuff.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:24 am to concrete_tiger
I've had 3 labrum tears.
3 surgeries. There is pretty much no way to 'rehab' the labrum. They are trying to strengthen the muscles around it (rotator cuff and bicep). Any other questions ask away.
3 surgeries. There is pretty much no way to 'rehab' the labrum. They are trying to strengthen the muscles around it (rotator cuff and bicep). Any other questions ask away.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:24 am to boudinman
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PT only delays the needed surgery. Schedule surgery ASAP.
Thanks. I agree but I like reinforced opinions.
I have a friend that is a PT, will contact her tonight.
Google is useless. YES! It can heal on it's own. NO! It cannot heal on it's own.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:25 am to dupergreenie
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I've had 3 labrum tears.
How long was the recovery after each of your surgeries? I am not a spring chicken, mid 40s.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:26 am to concrete_tiger
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I work on a computer, so moving a mouse and typing
I was back at the desk in a week doing the same using both hands if work return is an issue
This post was edited on 8/2/23 at 11:28 am
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:29 am to concrete_tiger
I had the surgery about 8 years ago. I tried the PT first and dealt with the issue for about 10 years before I had the surgery. I had several instances of subluxation within those ten years with the last being the worst so I decided to have the surgery. The pain after surgery wasn't bad for me but the recovery and rehab wasn't easy. I haven't had a subluxation since but my shoulder definitely still feels a bit loose. In my case, I didn't feel like it was healed until at least a year afterwards.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:31 am to concrete_tiger
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How long was the recovery after each of your surgeries? I am not a spring chicken, mid 40s
Roughly 4 to 6 months. I was working a very physical job so the work reconditioning was brutal for me. For the 2nd and 3rd surgery my doctor was treating me as if I were a pitcher/quarterback (his words not mine) and was shutting me down for the season.
If you don't work a physical job you can probably be back at work in a month or so.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:32 am to concrete_tiger
I've had shoulder surgery for a torn labrum and I 1000% recommend one of these things:
LINK
They're not cheap, but they're worth every penny to make the recovery less painful.
LINK
They're not cheap, but they're worth every penny to make the recovery less painful.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 11:35 am to Sl0thstronautEsq
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They're not cheap, but they're worth every penny to make the recovery less painful.
I had one for my last surgery and it helped big time.
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