torn Labrum

[direwolf]

Going from a working diagnosis of labral tear to bilateral adhesive capsules is (medical name for frozen shoulder affecting both sides) is a pretty major swing. Getting that condition involving both sides is not all that common. The evolution is fairly interesting in that in most cases it tends to get worse for a while, then plateaus out and then starts to slowly resolve - even without ongoing treatment. The major downside is that the progression can last a year or more. The defining criteria of the condition is proportional limitation in external rotation more so than abduction more so than internal rotation more so than flexion. Best evidence for treatment is joint mobilization and stretching. You will need to learn how to do those yourself and work on them several times per day. At this point you should read a bunch online about adhesive capsulitis and look for a PT with orthopedic clinical specialist credential (OCS). You will want to specifically request that you see that PT every time you go for treatment (rather than being handed off to an assistant or other less experienced clinician). Good luck with your rehab.

 

[three5x5s]

long story; This may be my own fault
2007, My right hand was going numb, little finger and pawm, by the end of the day it was up to my elbow. I was also losing stenght & my right shoulder was sagging down. Not even with my left. MRI showed ruptured disk. I had fusnion sugery. C3-4 & C4-5. All went pretty well, My right shlouder is always stiff but NO nombness now. I need to lift weights (not heavy) to keep up the strength & flexabilty in my right arm & sholder. Work & age has invaded on my work out time & I stopped lifiting 2 years ago. SO maybe if I would have stayed with the lifting this would not have happed. Cut way back on shotting my bow aslo, maybe that would have helped too. Thanks so much for all the advice. I did get a (OSC) PT.

 

[Vandal 44]

This is crazy seeing this post. I jacked up my left shoulder in yearly January; I knew what it was right away, Labram tear. The only reason I knew this is because I injuried back in college playing football and opted for rehab. As I got older the muscle got a little weaker and BAM shoulder feels like its going to fall out of the socket.

I am going in for the MRI this coming friday and surgery as soon as possible. The rehab is a pain it took me about 6 month to comeback from my labram tear in my right shoulder the only good thing is I know what to expect.

I had both my knees reconstructed as well Left knee ACLand MCL right knee ACL and PCL. I would rather have a knee surgery any day over a shoulder.

Best of luck keep us posted on how the PT goes, I hope for a speedy recovery for you.

 

[Ridge Runner]

I had labrum surgery a year ago November. At 46 they didn't re-attach mine but did a bicep tendenosis (Cut bicep major tendon and anchored it to my arm with a titanium screw) Was back in action by spring but with pain. Really only started feeling 100% in the last few months. Definately glad I got it done as the pain and lack of mobility was causing my issues. As others have said hammer the PT and drugs will definately be your friend after surgery.

 

[three5x5s]

after4 weeks of PT I can say I'm improving. Range of motion is much better. PT still hurts but not as bad as the 1st weeks. Therapist does a lot of what she call manual (kinda like a deep tissue massage) work on the sholder-chest & scapla area and that helps alot. Then we do the streaching and some small weights. She watches (hounds) me constantly about technique. Cant believe how much strength & mobility I have lost in my right arm & sholder. Threw a small rock this week with just small amout of pain. Maybe get to shoot my bow in 8 weeks if all goes well. Thanks for all the advice and to Direwolf. You are right A good PT is crucail.