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jackiet07 |
shoulder surgery :-S |
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so here's the problem: i have multi-directional shoulder instability and i may have a slight tear in my labrum (i think?). at the end of last high school
season it was so bad i probably could not have made it another game playing at my best, but i've been in physical therapy for about 5 1/2 months and
it's gotten significantly better... but still not great, especially considering that we've only been practicing twice a week. i think either way, i
will eventually have to get surgery to fix the problem, sooner or later. but with high school season coming directly after nationals, and club season starting
only a month or two after hs is over... when is there any time to have surgery and about 6 months + to recover fully? i am heart-set on playing in college...
i'm a junior basically getting closer to figuring out where i'm going, but i don't want people not to offer me b/c of my injury.....as of now i can
make it fine playing and practicing as long as i ice a lot but college will be more demanding of my shoulder.... any suggestions?
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JTawa |
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I'm not your doctor.
Have the surgery now. You'll be back for club your senior year, there will be several hundred schools still looking for your position and you can impress with your new shoulder. |
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srvisthemanrip |
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I agree with JT, get it fixed NOW and stick to your rehab. Your shoulder is the most complex joint on your body and by continuing to play will only increase
the risk of greater injury nearterm and a real problem shoulder down the road. Just my opinion, I have had 8 shoulder surgeries (6 and 2)....In my mid 40's
now, wish I would have NOT played through the pain and had the repairs done early...if I had, might be able to throw a baseball or anything today.
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Coach Cozz |
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I totally agree with all. Having had a labrum repair myself, its not a bad surgery, but the reality is that you need to get it done sooner than later. Give
yourself enough time to heal and be ready for your final club season. Good luck,, and don't stress about it... just get it done so you have time to heal
and rehab properly.
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Tigger1 |
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If there is definite visible damage on your MRI, or your doctor strongly suspects labral pathology, then you ought to consider arthroscopic surgery. Painful
lesions of the labrum will usually persist in an athlete in overhand sports.
On the other hand, multidirectional instability can exist without a tear, and is usually managed adequately with rehab alone. Arthroscopic techniques exist to tighten a loose capsule, but the results are not as predictable as when you have a definite tear to repair. Shoulder instability occurs in several ways; unidirectional anterior and posterior are the most common. Subtle asymptomatic multidirectional laxity is also common, meaning many have shoulders that are a little loose, but not a big problem. Multidirectional instability that is truly symptomatic, is not so common, in my opinion. It is often associated with generalized ligamentous laxity, as manifest by the ability to touch your thumb to your forearm, or hyperextend your fingers. Most surgeons wisely try not to operate on these conditions, as the results are unpredictable. Collagen fibres of loose ligaments tend to stretch out too easily after surgery, causing recurrence of the underlying instability, frequently with more pain. Distinguishing between these conditions takes a well trained Orthopaedic Surgeon. Take care, and best of luck...
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05/15/08 8:09 PM.
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