I am interested in hearing any stories or advice from people who have undergone supraspinatus tear repair. I recently suffered a 1 cm "clean tear" during an incident when I was tumbled by a rogue wave down a lava wall. The good news is I survived with no neck or head injuries, only abrasions and - the bad news - a messed up shoulder, which will require surgical repair "sooner rather than later".
I know the recovery from this is slow but can be successful. So while I am very sad I will miss several months of swimming, I am optimistic about getting back to it this summer.
Any tips? what questions should I ask the surgeon?
Thanks, Karen
Any tips? what questions should I ask the surgeon?
Thanks, Karen
sorry to hear this.
ask how many holes will they open?
will they provide (rent or buy) a polartech ice pump unit for your shoulder?
how long will you be immobile?
what dates can you expect to start using it?
who will be your rehab center?
what is their stance on rebuilding scapula control (not strength, but control) ?
paper or plastic? :D
steve
p.s. if done very soon you could be ready for MVN nats.
Any tips? what questions should I ask the surgeon?
Thanks, Karen
sorry to hear this.
ask how many holes will they open?
will they provide (rent or buy) a polartech ice pump unit for your shoulder?
how long will you be immobile?
what dates can you expect to start using it?
who will be your rehab center?
what is their stance on rebuilding scapula control (not strength, but control) ?
paper or plastic? :D
steve
p.s. if done very soon you could be ready for MVN nats.
