Hello,
I suffered a humerus fracture with an impacted head a month ago - from a trip while running. I am looking for anyone who has dealt with a similar injury and got range of motion back or dealt with less than great range of motion in the shoulder. The orthopedist said there is a real risk I will not be able to extend my arm. Apparently surgery likely will not help. He said I would "be able to do my hair" but I could not care less about that! I just want to swim and not the dog paddle. I have looked at lots of the shoulder posts. Today I can touch my nose. Seeking success stories or stroke adjustments. Yes, I am getting another ortho opinion. Thank you!
I'm glad to hear you're in PT. I'm getting back into the pool after almost six months because of a torn labrum (the tendon that runs from along the shoulder and connects to the shoulder joint). Mine had separated at the joint so it required a lot of down time, and but PT before and after helped considerably. So what you're doing is very smart. The only way to see exactly what's going on is with an MRI, and I'm assuming you had one done. But if surgery isn't an option, therapy is the way to go.
Flystorm, I had very similar symptoms and spent months in PT before they finally did the MRI and figured out no, steroid shots and PT alone weren't going to make a difference. Surgery is yucky and I hated not being able to swim, but it sounds like you really rocked your recovery.:applaud:
I'm glad to hear you're in PT. I'm getting back into the pool after almost six months because of a torn labrum (the tendon that runs from along the shoulder and connects to the shoulder joint). Mine had separated at the joint so it required a lot of down time, and but PT before and after helped considerably. So what you're doing is very smart. The only way to see exactly what's going on is with an MRI, and I'm assuming you had one done. But if surgery isn't an option, therapy is the way to go.
Flystorm, I had very similar symptoms and spent months in PT before they finally did the MRI and figured out no, steroid shots and PT alone weren't going to make a difference. Surgery is yucky and I hated not being able to swim, but it sounds like you really rocked your recovery.:applaud:
