I just got back from my last visit with my sports medicine doctor and he has recommeded orthoscopic surgery on my shoulder. After at least nine months of xray's, an mri, a cortizone shot, and a great rehab program the pain and catching in my shoulder just won't go away. After 30+ years of swimming and never having an injury that required surgery, I'm a little reluctant go under the knife.
I wondering if any of you can give me some advice regarding labrum tear surgery, rehab, and recovery time.
I am having a second opinion..... but would like to have more..
Thanks everyone..
Dennis
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arthroscopic surgery on a search engine. Even try your specific injury with Arthroscopic Labrum surgery.
Quite a few professional athletes incur this type of injury.
From what I understand, the little "cup" (glenoid labrum)that your humerus fits into is rough on an edge and causing the humerus (?) to slip out. The repair is to the edge of the little cup to prevent the slipping.
Look at some anatomy text or internet sites to see exactly what's the problem. Medscape (free registration) offers some good search engines for specific problems.
arthroscopic surgery on a search engine. Even try your specific injury with Arthroscopic Labrum surgery.
Quite a few professional athletes incur this type of injury.
From what I understand, the little "cup" (glenoid labrum)that your humerus fits into is rough on an edge and causing the humerus (?) to slip out. The repair is to the edge of the little cup to prevent the slipping.
Look at some anatomy text or internet sites to see exactly what's the problem. Medscape (free registration) offers some good search engines for specific problems.
