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
Left shoulder popped out of socket for 1st time in the middle of Moab Ut 1992. Luckily a doctor on a Mtn bike passing by set it back in for me. I was 10 miles out. For the next 10 years it would pop out for whatever and I would reset it myself. About 12 full dislocations total. 2003 I started lifting weights, have not had any dislocations since. Started swimming in 2008. Although my left stroke is unusual (left hand crosses at front), the actual swimming helps strengthen my shoulder.
Never went to the doctor for my shoulder. Not yet...
Left shoulder popped out of socket for 1st time in the middle of Moab Ut 1992. Luckily a doctor on a Mtn bike passing by set it back in for me. I was 10 miles out. For the next 10 years it would pop out for whatever and I would reset it myself. About 12 full dislocations total. 2003 I started lifting weights, have not had any dislocations since. Started swimming in 2008. Although my left stroke is unusual (left hand crosses at front), the actual swimming helps strengthen my shoulder.
Never went to the doctor for my shoulder. Not yet...
