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
Dennis,
I have the same injury and highly recommend that you not only get a second opinion...get a third medical opinion.
Do some research on these orthopaedic people and find at least one that has a reputation for encouraging agressive rehab and further injury prevention BEFORE they do any surgery. The decision to have surgery should be made after exhausting all non-surgical options.
Laura
Dennis,
I have the same injury and highly recommend that you not only get a second opinion...get a third medical opinion.
Do some research on these orthopaedic people and find at least one that has a reputation for encouraging agressive rehab and further injury prevention BEFORE they do any surgery. The decision to have surgery should be made after exhausting all non-surgical options.
Laura
