Anyone familiar with this procedure??? Had it done on you???
It is used to treat biceps tendonitis of the shoulder whereby, in kinda layman's terms, the tendon is cut where it attaches into the labrum and reattached on the humerus thereby eliminating the tendon's span of the shoulder joint and hopefully, the source of its irritation/inflammation...
Love to hear from anyone who's had this done; particularly from anyone who enjoyed success with it, but I suppose I should listen to the failures too, but jeeze, I hope those are few...
I am 3 weeks today post op. Bicep tenodesis, subacromial and coracoid process decompression. The pain hasn't been as bad as expected or as bad as what I've heard from others who had the surgery, thankfully. I was injured at work and after having a brief respite from the pain with 3 cortisone shots and physical therapy, I elected for the surgery. Overhead work is an occupational hazard of mine so I couldn't bear to just work through the pain.
I pre-habbed for months, not getting in any serious swimming so I am looking forward to just doing a kick set; the stationary bike and sling is driving me crazy, I have one more week with this albatross around my neck.
Did anyone get in the water while they were still in their sling? Just kicking with injured arm by your side? Although I suppose another week out of the water won't kill me.
And the underarm incision... Mine feels very tight, I have been massaging with vitamin E as the physical therapist recommended. Anyone else have any advice on caring for the incision site?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated, I have thoroughly enjoyed going through this thread and knowing I am not the first nor the last swimmer in this boat.
I am 3 weeks today post op. Bicep tenodesis, subacromial and coracoid process decompression. The pain hasn't been as bad as expected or as bad as what I've heard from others who had the surgery, thankfully. I was injured at work and after having a brief respite from the pain with 3 cortisone shots and physical therapy, I elected for the surgery. Overhead work is an occupational hazard of mine so I couldn't bear to just work through the pain.
I pre-habbed for months, not getting in any serious swimming so I am looking forward to just doing a kick set; the stationary bike and sling is driving me crazy, I have one more week with this albatross around my neck.
Did anyone get in the water while they were still in their sling? Just kicking with injured arm by your side? Although I suppose another week out of the water won't kill me.
And the underarm incision... Mine feels very tight, I have been massaging with vitamin E as the physical therapist recommended. Anyone else have any advice on caring for the incision site?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated, I have thoroughly enjoyed going through this thread and knowing I am not the first nor the last swimmer in this boat.
