I'm a 35 year old former collegiate swimmer who has been back at it for the past two years. About 5 months ago I started experiencing pain in my left shoulder. It has been diagnosed (exams plus MRI) as an arthritic AC joint. A cortisone shot lasted about 2 weeks before the pain returned.
At this point I believe my only real option is undergoing surgery to eliminate interference between the two bones in the joint.
I believe I've read about Dara Torres having this done after Beijing. Has anyone here gone through this procedure? I would like to hear about recovery time and what to expect long term.
Thanks,
Micah
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Hi, I have had multi shoulder scopes,which I always have less pain and better range of motion several days after the scope. I would recommend you talk with a orthopedic surgeon who is a sports med and specializes in shoulder injuries. Also I think it is important to work with a Physical therapist that will give you exercises that will help keep your shoulder stronger and that you will need to do to keep your shoulder healthy. I would also have a swim coach analyze your swim stroke. Sometimes with an injury we adapt our strokes so we can swim,but might cause more damage in the end. If you are anywhere near Cleveland Ohio,the Cleveland CLinic has a wonderful sports med.dept where PT/acupuncture/dietician/surgeons are all together in 1 area. I would also recommend Dr Anthony Miniaci. I wish you the best of luck and take care.let me know how you are doing. Sandy
Hi, I have had multi shoulder scopes,which I always have less pain and better range of motion several days after the scope. I would recommend you talk with a orthopedic surgeon who is a sports med and specializes in shoulder injuries. Also I think it is important to work with a Physical therapist that will give you exercises that will help keep your shoulder stronger and that you will need to do to keep your shoulder healthy. I would also have a swim coach analyze your swim stroke. Sometimes with an injury we adapt our strokes so we can swim,but might cause more damage in the end. If you are anywhere near Cleveland Ohio,the Cleveland CLinic has a wonderful sports med.dept where PT/acupuncture/dietician/surgeons are all together in 1 area. I would also recommend Dr Anthony Miniaci. I wish you the best of luck and take care.let me know how you are doing. Sandy
