PassTheAmmunition Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 So I'm in my first week of PT for a torn rotator cuff in my left shoulder. Ive been to two orthopaedists and gotten two somewhat different view on what to expect. Was wondering if anyone out here has gone through something similar and if so, did you have successful rehabilitation or require surgery. Recovery? I've been diagnosed with a tear, but my first session with the PT was last night and he seemed to think that if its torn, its not as severe as some he's seen based on my current (limited) range of motion. The scans did not show any calcification of the joint or visible degeneration. Its just freaking painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I've found that a lazy, sedentary life style which avoids any kind of injury is best.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassTheAmmunition Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 QUOTE (Khan @ Aug 11 2011, 01:58 PM) I've found that a lazy, sedentary life style which avoids any kind of injury is best.... lol. if i told you how this happened you might have to reevaluate even laying on the couch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 My friend recently (last week Wedensday) went through double rotator cuff surgery. One was a full surgery to repair a full tear, and one was a scope. She went through the first surgery back in 2006, that didn't take. This time, they literally hooked the rotator cuff back together. First time in 10 years she is pain free in her shoulder. She's having a more difficult time with her other shoulder (the scope), but she's confident it will be fine. The advice I will give is to do what the PT and doctors say to get you healed. If that means surgery, follow the steps they will give you after the surgery. If it's just PT, do exactly what the therapist tells you to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassTheAmmunition Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Thanks Draco - a few people have told me that surgery is a tough recovery. I have a general good feeling about my PT as this place specializes in sports injuries and the therapist really knew the symptoms well. He evaluated me "high" on the scale of treatable, provided I follow a regimen he is now putting together. Session 1 was an hour evaluation followed by 45 minutes of therapy and very low-level manipulation of the area. The scope and surgery sound like something I definitely wasnt to avoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 All I know is it compromised and ultimately curtailed the boxing career of former world welterweight champion James "Buddy" Mcgirt. In his last few years all he had was a weak left jab and no left hook. He often wasn't able to jab at all and had to lead with right hands, but he still managed two close fights with Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassTheAmmunition Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 QUOTE (treeduck @ Aug 11 2011, 02:24 PM) All I know is it compromised and ultimately curtailed the boxing career of former world welterweight champion James "Buddy" Mcgirt. In his last few years all he had was a weak left jab and no left hook. He often wasn't able to jab at all and had to lead with right hands, but he still managed two close fights with Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker... Yeah well my boxing career has never really been in question... I'm more into "unboxing" lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible To Telescopic Eye Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I am currently suffering from a left RC issue...I'm dealing with it but my job doesn't allow me to give it any rest which Is something I'm told you must do....Not sure what I'm gonna do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (PassTheAmmunition @ Aug 11 2011, 02:26 PM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Aug 11 2011, 02:24 PM) All I know is it compromised and ultimately curtailed the boxing career of former world welterweight champion James "Buddy" Mcgirt. In his last few years all he had was a weak left jab and no left hook. He often wasn't able to jab at all and had to lead with right hands, but he still managed two close fights with Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker... Yeah well my boxing career has never really been in question... I'm more into "unboxing" lol You know it seems like a bit of an exotic injury for an average non-pro sports person. How did you manage it? Edited August 11, 2011 by treeduck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go2wrk@95974 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) No, I've never had that..wish I could I could give good advise. I have had surgery( Torn cartilage right knee, playin' basketball. The ONLY reason I didn't go in the U. S. Army , right outta H.S.) I've heard that one's really difficult to recover from. ..It's not fun..any surgery. Edited August 12, 2011 by go2wrk@95974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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