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
If I understood his explanation, the outcome of the study was that it is better not to do much physical therapy during the first 12 weeks post-op.
well i totally blew that!
SLAP tear surgery on 6/16
swimming with it on 8/12 granted slowly and using full fins
on 9/12 went from full fins to burners
10/18 got rid of the burners
raced on 11/20 and did 2 TopTenTimes in the 50 and 100 fly scm.
i think the results show me doing pretty well at the Clovis Nats :D
If I understood his explanation, the outcome of the study was that it is better not to do much physical therapy during the first 12 weeks post-op.
well i totally blew that!
SLAP tear surgery on 6/16
swimming with it on 8/12 granted slowly and using full fins
on 9/12 went from full fins to burners
10/18 got rid of the burners
raced on 11/20 and did 2 TopTenTimes in the 50 and 100 fly scm.
i think the results show me doing pretty well at the Clovis Nats :D
