I've got massive rotator cuff tear. DR. suggests a reverse shoulder replacement. Will I still be able to swim afterward? If anyone out there has been through this surgery I'd like to know how it impacted your swimming. I'm a 66 year old male who has been competing for 12 years.
bob,
i have not had that.
i would need more details. as there are 4 muscles in the cuff, which ones are damaged? on which end? muscle only or tendons too?
do you have any other issues in that shoulder to complicate things? ie. SLAP, AC, bicep head....
all that said, yes you can recover and race again. bob, the results will be how much you put into the recovery rehab.
im not gonna sugar coat it. shoulder surgery sucks. i've had my knee done 2 times and my shoulder 2 times. i'd rather have my knee done every weekend (52 times) than my shoulder 1 time. that said, yes you can bounce back...it takes time and effort.
i wish you the best of luck
steve
bob,
i have not had that.
i would need more details. as there are 4 muscles in the cuff, which ones are damaged? on which end? muscle only or tendons too?
do you have any other issues in that shoulder to complicate things? ie. SLAP, AC, bicep head....
all that said, yes you can recover and race again. bob, the results will be how much you put into the recovery rehab.
im not gonna sugar coat it. shoulder surgery sucks. i've had my knee done 2 times and my shoulder 2 times. i'd rather have my knee done every weekend (52 times) than my shoulder 1 time. that said, yes you can bounce back...it takes time and effort.
i wish you the best of luck
steve
