What can you expect with Physical Therapy after your shoulder surgery?
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I appreciate my surgeons skills, he repaired my cuff 7 weeks ago, the only complaint I have is with my 6 week exam he spent 2 min with me max and I had more questions of what to expect going forward. I have to come to utube to find a surgeon like you that will educate a patient a bit. I’m 73 yo male active and a bit apprehensive about this from the beginning. Again my surgeon has skills that puts him near top in our state, I just wish he would communicate with me like you. Thank you Doc.
Dub, Glad I could help. You are exactly why I started this channel. If you have additional questions please feel free to ask in this forum. Please consider joining our email newsletter for more information and insights and we will send you 2 Free PDF fact sheets. Send an email to info@mybodyprotector.com just put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you signed up!
I found that with my surgeon as well, very skilled. Bicep repair, rotator cuff repair, ac resection, bone spurs etc. I only had one office visit where he ordered the MRI, got a call and 3 weeks later had surgery. Then at 2 weeks a 15 minute visit where he flipped thru numerous photos and spoke at top speed before he said see you in one month , then rehab boom out the door he went. I know he’s very busy but darn I felt the breeze blow thru the room as he entered and exited. I had no idea about the surgery itself, everything he would be repairing or how long recovery would take, hell I didn’t even know I’d have an ice machine. No communication at all, if it weren’t for this doctors videos I’d have no clue what was happening!
I guess maybe I got lucky because my surgeon was great after my surgery. He even has an assistant that came in and they both sat with me and discussed everything that I needed to know or answered all my questions. It’s been three weeks since my surgery.
Same...
Hi Dan, this is one of the most informative videos I've seen. Precise and to the point you're the best.
Glad it was helpful!
Good work! I’m astonished at the time you have taken to reply to these folks. Currently 2 weeks post op. Thank you for the work you put in these informational videos!
Hey Kevin, Thanks for your kind words. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets.
I appreciate your inputs
By far the best explanation I have ever got
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Hamid, thanks so much for your kind words! Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Thanks Dr. Your video s are not only very informative but also very inspiring.
So nice of you, I'm glad I could help!
Thanks. This is really great to get understanding of the Window of opputnity for traning mobility. Thank you.
Karim, Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful Thank you for sharing this
Glad it was helpful!
I’m a 56, very active outdoors, DIY, chainsaws, yard work, etc. plus I’m State LEO. I’m 2.5 weeks after a full thickness and 2 partial tears as well as a bicep tendonesis. The first couple days were rough, I’ve been pain free for about 1.5 weeks, I’m sure that will change when therapy starts. I’m hoping to return to full duty, I am eligible to retire, but don’t want to. I’m especially hoping this does not hinder my off duty activities. Thanks for the videos, very informative.
Hey Brad, Thanks for the comment. Good luck with your recovery. Lets us know how your first PT visit goes. Please consider joining our private FB group facebook.com/groups/409240847744184
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Was wondering how you feel now. I had the same thing done, I'm at 3 months post op and feel like im at a stand still. Its better but nothing like before.
@@erickpeterson537 I’m a year out from surgery. I was back to full duty after about 4 months. I am back to “normal” for the most part. It took a while for my strength to come back, but I’m better. It still aches occasionally when I sleep on it wrong or over work it. I used to chuckle at the old timers who said they could predict weather changes by their aches and pains…..I am a believer now.
Hi thank you for sharing this video i am fresh out of rotator cuff surgery and bicep tendon transfer learned a lot from your video
I'm glad we could help. Good luck in your recovery. Let us know how you are doing.
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Really nice
Thanks a lot! Hope it helped.
Just had a grade 3 repair done (two anchors). First surgeon post-op visit in a couple of days. Originally told 4-6 weeks before PT. Keep sling on and minimize movement. This is my second RC surgery (opposite shoulder). PT (range of motion) began much sooner for that one. Same surgeon so this is interesting...I definitely want to avoid any "frozen shoulder" issues. Thank you for the video.
Hey Dave, good luck in your recovery. Some times it depends on the size of the tear and the quality of the tendon. Also, just double check, sometimes we make a mistake on what we want the patient to do after surgery.
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I wish I knew this a year ago, especially about the PT . I had rotator cuff surgery and my surgeon had to weave the tendon back together and connect it to an anchor, the therapist took my arm up and twist it so bad, that I made a remark to her "that I don't think my good arm can do this" it hurt so bad ,that I went from therapy to Doctor office and told them what happened, I went in for shoulder MRI and back to Doctor and was told it was too early to go back in and repair the damage that was done. I was astonished to learn from the Therapist that when they get fax all it says patient had rotator cuff surgery on date so and so but didn't say it had an anchor. Thank you for this video it was very informative.
I'm so sorry that you had pain after surgery from the PT. Hopefully it was just temporary and you can go on to have a successful recovery.
@@rotatorcuffexpert I got to have it done again, she tore the anchor out, she undone the surgery.
@@marilynncottrell2569 how is yr soulder Marilynn. my heart went out to u. i have to have surgery now from a PT doing wrong exercises after car accident.
@@sharonboehm5296 I never had it re-done. It don't hurt ,I'm just limited what I can do. If I was younger, probably, but like I told my surgeon if you send me back to them. I guess I'm scared it happens again. Good luck, and make sure you tell the therapist what your surgeon did and asked to see Script/referral that they got from doctor. It's your rights.
Your videos are so helpful. My surgery was 2 months ago and I am still very sore but pushing thru. I feel like im breaking through scar tissue. Therapy is brutal but necessary.
Thanks for you kind words Kathy. Glad you are progressing. PT can be very challenging for sure. Keep on Going!
I started watching all of your videos two weeks before my surgery, I had no idea what to expect or even the recovery. I’m now two weeks post recovery from a large year, bicep tear and ac joint osteoarthritis repair. I’m grateful to you for the information.
Im glad it was helpful and thank you for subscribing. I hope you are recovering well.
Loving your videos. Could you make a video on how to go about someone who has a unreparable rotator cuff, complete supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon
I have made three videos about this topic. The first is th-cam.com/video/Fg02KKddY8A/w-d-xo.html
The videos discuss why a rotator cuff repair may not heal and the options for this difficult problem. I hope the videos help! Thanks for watching!
@@rotatorcuffexpert appreciate your response. I will check those one out. Thanks once again
Great video. I'm on day 7 of recovery. My surgery went well....
Biceps Tenodesis
Labrum repair
Supraspinatus repair
Bone spur removed
Subacromial decompression to shoulder
Everything fixed except infraspinatus- full tear retracted and muscle atrophy, so I basically only have 3 rotator cuff muscles now. Hopefully enough to play hockey again!
Jason, I watched your video showing your scope pics. That was a big tear. Certainly it is most important to have the supra reattached. Make sure you go slow and follow your docs advice. It was a big tear! Good luck and let us know how you do in your recovery.
@@rotatorcuffexpert Thanks Dr. Orcutt. I appreciate all you do. I'm so glad they were able to reattach. It was retracted on MRI. I really went into the surgery thinking he was only going to make repairs to labram and biceps. As seen from the scope he didn't have much tendon to work with so I am taking it very easy.
Is your hand painful
@@lorramokoka7778 No. Never felt pain in my hand.
r u playing hockey again.? i hope yr shoulder is coping. :)
Hi doc. I am at the 5 week mark and have just removed sling. Rotator cuff repair with anchors as well as the bicep tendon repair and anchor. I am fine when my shoulder is in a certain position but when I bend over to do the pendulums I feel a sharp pain and almost clunk. If I hold the shoulder in place I can do the pendulums with no pain at all
@twillielouise2010, sounds like you need a trip to the surgeon for an evaluation, Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Love your vids - thx for all the great info as it really is the only site needed to be informed - I have surgery in 2 weeks for a 11 by 9 mm tear in the Supraspinatus.....High grade partial thickness involving 75% of tendon. I am not in much pain anymore unless I go swimming. I am highly active and a fitness teacher so the main problem is function as the shoulder kind of gets stuck - I will push through it but it doesn't feel good when I do that.....lots of crunching. My main ask is - am I crazy to put myself in all this pain and discomfort when I feel like I could probably get by but with minor issues that may linger?... I am starting to get second thoughts but then I think for the long term I will be better off - esp because I am so active.......BTW Male 54 - Phys. Ed Teacher
Hey User.. That is a great question to discuss with your surgeon. A 75% torn tendon has a increased likelihood of tearing further in to a full thickness tear. So this may be the easiest time to repair it. Definitely talk about the pros and cons of surgery vs waiting with your doc. Good luck! Please consider joining our FB group or join our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets!.
will do!....thx so much for the reply....I will def talk to dr.....@@rotatorcuffexpert
Hey there! Great channel and very helpful information. I’m 90 days post op, and just had another follow up with my surgeons’s pa yesterday. Mentioned that I’m still very stiff and so she got me into a pt today. PT commented that your surgeon must be very conservative since I’m not just doing home exercises but pt now too. From what I’ve learned, recovery path depends on the specifics of the injury and repair, but wondering if waiting to start pt may delay recovery. The pt said I am very stiff, which explains a lot of my post op pain. Thoughts?
Thanks for the comment Toby! Everyone is different (surgeon and patient). So each surgery and recovery is different. Be patient and do the work with the therapist. Please consider joining our FB group or join our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets!.
Thank you so much for these videos. I am having rotator cuff, SLAP repair and bone spur removal. It is so frustrating to think about this long recovery. I am 58 and fairly active for my age. Is the timeline for healing much longer than just rotator cuff? When do most people return to work? I’ve put the surgery off a few months because of a vacation trip that was already planned. Any advice on shoulder activity up until surgery time? Thank you so much 😊
A link to my video about return to work is at the end of this reply. Good luck in your recovery, let us know how you are doing! The RCR will dominate the recovery and should not take any longer to heal since they are healing together. You may have more pain with more procedures and may have an increased risk of stiffness. th-cam.com/video/yni8ynFlpkw/w-d-xo.html
appreciate yr videos dr dan.
my left r c surgery is 27th Feb. i also have a tear and spurs in my right shoulder. my surgeon told me to deal with left first. is that kind of standard.
Usually the worst one and/or the one that hurts the most goes first. Good luck in your recovery. Please consider purchasing the post op journal it will be very helpful in your recovery. www.mybodyprotector.com/shop
I'm having a total replacement..not repair. Could do you a video addressing that..thx..
Sure! I will put that on my list. Thanks for watching
Week 3 postop for bicep tear/large supraspinitus tear/ adhesive encapsulitus. Gabapentin 300mg TID, Oxycodone 5mg(I only take oxy if going out/ride in car. Day 2 P.T. Severe spasms from neck to edge of shoulder and bicep area along with lots of burning at edge of shoulder nothing like this before therapy started. Enough pain = tears and only resolved with oxy. Is this normal the day after therapy if so how long does this last?. Day 3 p.t. Was the same. Thoughts on heat vs ice and tens unit to help with spasms?
Michele, sorry that you are having that much pain. It is common to have increased pain after therapy, make sure you are communicating this to the therapist. I think there is a role for heat, ice and tens. They all can help with the pain. Talk to your surgeon, they may be able to add other meds to decrease your pain and spasms. good luck
Thanks for the info. I'm day 7 post op. No pain, or meds and sleeping. I had a full tear repair with impingement ..but...the muscle (?) on the interior closest to my chest, is still tender to the touch. This is the SAME location of pain pre-op. What questions do I ask to get the information that will help ME understand exactly what was repaired, and to help the doctor determine my progress?
Carol, I think being blunt and asking "what exactly did you do, and why do I have pain here?" Please consider joining our email newsletter for more information and insights and we will send you 2 Free PDF fact sheets that will help you through your recovery. Send an email to info@mybodyprotector.com just put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you signed up luck in your recovery, Hope you get back to quilting soon!
I am wondering if the tendon around the surgical site is stronger or weaker if you have the repair.
Heather, That is a difficult question. A lot depends on how bad it was prior to the repair and how long after the repair. I wish I could be more specific
Can you please give me any information about the new balloon surgery for rotator cuff repair
Judy, Please consider joining our email newsletter for more information and insights and we will send you 2 Free PDF fact sheets that will help you through your surgery. Send an email to info@mybodyprotector.com just put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you signed up!
How do you feel about TENS Therapy for a completely torn supraspinatus?
TENS can help with pain control, but not in healing a torn tendon.
Hi Dan
I had arthroscopic massive rotator cuff tear repair plus biceps tetonomy 2 weeks ago in my wright shoulder. My dominate arm is in a sling. Occasionally I take the sling off and do very light motion for a few minutes. I still have some shoulder pain. Is it normal or could be failed repair? How can I know that my repair is going well? Please reply back and Thank you so much.
Joe
It is common to have pain for months after shoulder surgery. Without a new injury it would be unusual to retear it. Make sure you go to your follow up appointments so your surgeon can evaluate your progress. Good luck and let us know how you are doing.
Thanks 🙏
Hi Dan. I’ve had a rotator cuff repair, a bicep ten-odes and had my clavicle shaved. It’s been three weeks. When do you think I might be able to sleep in my bed
Hey Derick, Hope you are doing well after your surgery. Typically people can sleep in their bed whenever they feel comfortable do this. I would double check with your surgeon. Good Luck in your recovery!
can u speak about in space surgery
Yes i have! Check this one out. th-cam.com/video/MWNiMUywHvY/w-d-xo.html
I really enjoy your videos. I am 5 weeks post op for a high grade partial thickness tear repair, with a distal clavicle excision using an open incision on my dominant arm. I am a custodian who does a lot of mopping, sweeping, overhead window, door and mirror cleaning at a school. I clean 16 bathrooms, offices , classrooms, sand a library. I am very concerned about being sent back to work before I am able to do my job fully. My injury was caused by wear and tear as I am 66 and have done physical work for over 40 years. When school lets out for summer we have to strip every floor in the entire school and lay finish. The work is really hard and I have had shoulder pain for years, and am now worried that I will reinjure my shoulder as soon as I go back to work. I don't want to have to change jobs at my age and just want to protect my repair so it will last. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Hey Teri, good luck in your recovery. At 5 wks out it feels like recovery will never end! Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets!
I will link to another video about returning to work.
th-cam.com/video/wCeoAklrqUg/w-d-xo.html
@@rotatorcuffexpert Thank you so much for your quick response and the link to your other videos. Great information and I have to tell you that I started some strengthening exercises today that showed me how little strength my surgical arm and shoulder have in it....was a bit of a blow to my day realizing this recovery process will not be over in a matter of weeks as I understood it to be. My short term benefits can last 6 months, but I am praying that I won't be off that long. At 66, my physical activity consists of 8 hours a day on my feet at work, typical housekeeping chores at home and not much else. My pre-surgery shoulder pain pretty much dictated my activity level. As I said in my earlier comment, I want to keep from reinjuring myself because I don't want to go through this painful process again. Thank you again for your assistance and I will sign up for your newsletter.
Thanks Teri!
It was a year before mine was good after surgery in 2004..now it’s tore again 19 years later 😢
Zack, Sorry that it retore that really stinks. So are you going to have surgery on it?
Hi Dr. Orcutt! I'm 7 weeks post op this is what I had done
OPERATIONS PERFORMED: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression, arthroscopic distal clavicle resection, arthroscopic completion of rotator cuff tear with repair with 1.4-mm tape and a single 4.75 Stryker anchor. When should I expect the discomfort to go away? Do you have any suggestions on how to sleep better at this point? Sleep has been the worst uggh! Thank you for your time!
HnH i have a video about sleeping, check it out!
th-cam.com/video/MBVulIIVm1c/w-d-xo.html Good luck in your recovery!
I have full subscapularis with 2.4 traction left …. And full supraspinatus with 20mm retraction . I am an exerciser ….. not sure about surgery …..as it seems success is not that great. Age 55 . I am little pain now ….. range of movement is good. Is it worth it? Thank you
Heather, Thanks for the question. It sounds like those are both big tears. I recommend you have a long talk with your surgeon about what they think you can expect after this surgery. These decisions are often not easy and you need a doc who can help you determine what is best for you in your situation. Please consider joining our email newsletter for more information and insights. Send an email to info@mybodyprotector.com just put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you signed up!
What happens if you stress your shoulder after surgery? How will you know?
Just had that balloon artheoplasty today.
I'm feeling fine. Still has the same normal pain. Nothing big. I'm guessing that it is from the surgery.
But, just curious of what happens if the shoulder repair is stressed?
CJ, we as surgeons anticipate some stress after surgery in moving and bathing etc. It has to be placed in a way that can tolerate that stress. Typically what I see, is a significant increase in pain if the surgery fails due to a specific stress. Hope this makes sense and good luck !
I had a biceps tenodesis 2 months ago now. My physical therapist said I can't hurt it now. I still have quite a bit of pain when I try to raise my arm. Can you point me to any information on how much discomfort I should tolerate during my physical therapy and perhaps how much raising and using my arm during my job each day. I'm not sure if I should just keep pushing through the pain or take it easy (if that's even an option at work.)
Ajax, to me 2 mo out from surgery is not a lot of time. It is typical for people after shoulder surgery to experience pain and discomfort for many months. Go slow, listen to your body, good luck and thanks for subscribing.
Im on 3 weeks post surgery, my surgeon sad another 4 weeks of light PT to do myself, after that PT at therapist, does this sound about right, curious, thanks.
Gabriel, PT often depends on the type of tear and how difficult it was to fix. It also depends on how you are doing. If someone is progressing well on their own it may make sense to hold off PT. Hope this helps. Please consider joining our email newsletter for more information and insights and we will send you 2 Free PDF fact sheets that will help you through your surgery. Send an email to info@mybodyprotector.com just put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you signed up!
Hi there Doc I am on the EMSI Flex home treatment and they have not given me any guidance as to what I can do apart from the pendulum swing . I usually clock in 7-9 miles a day and now I’m doing nothing, I need some exercise to keep progressing if you can suggest something I would appreciate it thank you.
Hi Anthony, The EMSI flex is a tens unit used for many different purposes. Did you have shoulder surgery?
@@rotatorcuffexpert yes it’s been 3 weeks,I’ve been doing the pendulum swings but I don’t know where I go from here. I’m going to call my primary care doctor to check to see if physical therapy is next because this is too serious to leave my recovery up to me. And thanks for taking out the time to respond so quickly
Anthony, your PT should be set up by your surgeon. Was that not done. I am afraid a PCP will not be able to provide guidance.
Dear Dan, Following up on your TH-cam cast on Physical therapy after surgery. I have a question. You mention 3-6 weeks where fokus is on mobility. And 6 weeks - 3 months on strength. I got a two-in-one operation : bankart surgery w. 2 anchers, together with initial brissement / manipulation of frozen shoulder. The advice form the surgen is start therapy with caution and follow the bankart program. after that focus on mobility to unfreeze the shoulder. It make sence, but i am very Worried to miss the window the opptunity for reganing motion. Leaving me “frozoned" for ever. I therefore want to start motion excercise also. I am 4,5 weeks in after operation. Do you have any good advice? I know it a very rare case to have bankart and frozen at the same time. Best regards Karim
Karim that is a tough one. Your surgeon will need to watch you closely to make sure you are not getting stiff, but also protecting your repair.
@@rotatorcuffexpert Thanks for the good advice. I will setup a consultation. Take care.
Hi. It has been finally 5 weeks and the sling is off for 1 week. I have been doing physical therapy 3 times day passive elevation and external rotation. I only still have around 120 degree and 25 degree with help of other arm. I am worried I got post op complication like frozen shoulder. Is this a normal post op stiffness or frozen shoulder? 😢
Youn, everyone is a little different in recovery and in ROM. Talk with your doc and your PT for guidance. Good Luck and keep moving forward!
How can you lessen the pain when stretching?
Hi Patty, Often times I will suggest that my patients take their pain meds prior to PT. I hope you pain improves soon. Please consider joining our email newsletter for more information and insights and we will send you 2 Free PDF fact sheets. Send an email to info@mybodyprotector.com just put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you signed up!
I did 4 mo of formal PT for my surgery (sub scap full tear retracted into chest cavity and stuck on pec muscle) had to detach long bicep to do surgery (open surgery) My pt folks basically released me but did not send me home with an at home program. They told me to just do the exercises i was currently doing and just add higher resistance bands/weights and increase it to gain strength. Is this correct or should they have sent me home with a "actual program"? Thank you
Well i think it depends on the doctor, the PT and the patients desires. I think in most cases the PT thinks that the person is "healed" after 4 months and they have done their job. Typically I hear them say slowly get back to life. As a surgeon, i would want to evaluate my patient and understand their goals in the context of their exact surgery so I can advise them of what to expect going forward. Hope this helps
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How hard is it going to be to recuperate from 2 bad shoulders,left shoulder compasate pain due to Humerus surgery 2019, and now right rotator cuff surgery in 2 weeks?. This is a Workers Com injury. Thanks 😊
Mauliu, pls see my response below
I had a complete reconstruction of my shoulder due to a car accident and its been 3 yrs after my surgery and my doctor says that I might need a second surgery to place bone and tendon grafts , and the only reason for the surgery is to stop pain and discomfort i currently have , whats your opinion on this doc?
Joel, I'm not sure. It is difficult to understand what you had done and what they are planning to do in the future. My best advice is to talk with your surgeon to really understand the risks and the benefits of any future surgery. Good luck and let us know how you are doing. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just respond “yes” to dro@mybodyprotector.com and we will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets!
Hi. Doctor, I just had my partial tear of subscapularis repaired plus subcromial decompression 4 days ago. Only tyrenols and ice and the pain is minimal. I hate to wear the sling and I take off while resting. Is it okay not to wear only wear in sleep?
Youn, I am glad you are doing well after your surgery. Make sure you follow your docs instructions carefully. You would hate to retear it! Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets!
@@rotatorcuffexpert Hello. Thank you very much for your advice and helpful videos. Unfortunately I may have over do it passive excercise like pendulum on day 3. From day 4, I have painful spasm like pain when try reposition upper body on repair area and arm. I don't know if it is normal process of healing' after the ice ,it will go away. Now I put my slings tight and only remove during passive elbow and active wrist cut out pendulum. Still I did not have any pain meds only ice. Did I retear it or just usual post op pain? I am really worried and depressed 😔. I really appreciated your messages about my recovery process. I wish I was in the states.
Sounds like you need another eval from your surgeon to make sure everything is ok. Good Luck Youn!
Had biceps, rotator cuff, joint debridement and I think spinatus repair done a week ago.
Unable to even slightly move arm away from body enough to wash under arm. It won’t move nor can it be moved by aide . Am worried encapsulation has already set in. Is that even possible this early?
Had decent ROM before surgery .
Hey Song bird, typically there is some stiffness immediately after surgery. I hope you feel better soon. Pls let us know how you are doing.
@@rotatorcuffexpert thank you! Had 1st Pt two days ago. Inflammation and scarring causing the stiffness. No encapsulation. Post op with doctor agreed. Am told all is proceeding as expected. Thank you again.
I am glad you were able to communicate with your doc and the PT. Hope you have a quick recovery!
10 days out and waiting for therapy to start next week. Has anybody felt they fully recovered? I had a partial tear/tears for 10 years before full tear and operation last week. At 3-4 months might I expect to be able to lift any low weights or use an eliptical?
Hey Robert, thanks for the comment. That is really a great question. Many people do fully recover, others get better but are not the same as they were before their injury. A lot depends on the size of the tear and the quality of the repair. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
In my experience, I wouldn't be able to and my right rc was done Nov 4,2022 and I still have pain and problems and I just had left rc done
I'm 70 and had my surgery a week ago. The surgeon put 5 anchors in and removed some bone spurs. I would love to return to golf in 5 months. Is this doable?
Allen, Anything is Possible! That sounds like a big repair. Good luck and be patient with yourself. It takes time. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
i had rotator cuff surgery 5 weeks ago and I fee my shoulder is still still. I do go to PT 3 days a week and do all my exercises. I guess i am worried i will never get better. any advice you can give me would be great..
Just keep up with your therapy and make sure you are communicating with your surgeon. Good luck, Stiffness can be a big problem after shoulder surgery.
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I had rotator cuff surgery 4 weeks ago. I feel the same way. The pendulum exercise really helps. I am still applying ice before bedtime. It gets stiff above and below the elbow throughout the day.
Laurie, thanks for your input! Good luck let us know how you are doing in your recovery.
Thanks for your video. Very helpful. I had my supraspinatus surgery repair 4 months ago and currently ;I am struggling with the repaired shoulder being higher when I elevate my right arm during the exercises. My right shoulder is higher than the left one. Is this normal? I know everyone heals differently. I am 50 years old of age and I feel like a 25 year old. I am very active and always been active all my life and due to weight lifting, I injured my right shoulder. I am also receiving physio and probably will for at least another year or forever but this condition in which my right shoulder is higher than the other when raising my arm is concerning. The surgeon just said to continue physio and that should fix the problem. Does anyone here had have that same problem?
Cindy, thanks for your comment. It is very common for the surgical shoulder to be higher than the other due to the accessory muscles around the shoulder working overtime to "help" the injured muscles. Once the injured muscles recover the shoulder often begins to look more normal. Good luck Cindy.. Im 53 and feel like 25 (most of the time) ;-)
@@rotatorcuffexpert Thank you so much for your swift response 🙏 you have no idea how better I feel now knowing that this condition will improve as time goes by. My surgeon just said continue the physio and that's was it. He did not spend too much with further explanation. I know each individual heals different. I am going back to work in a few days providing that I don't do any overhead movements. ( I am a dental assistant) frankly ;I am very grateful I came across your videos and thank you for taking the time in answering my inquiry. I know I have to be very patience and trust the process as my body isn't 25 years younger and its only been 4 months post surgery. Is there a video about this condition? That I can learn more from? Thank you so much!
Hey Cindy I will post a link to a video about getting back to work. Also there is very little out there about after post-op. I am getting something together for this topic.
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@@rotatorcuffexpert the video was extremely helpful. Thank you!
Hi Doc if I had only known all the excruciating pain that I am experiencing I would never had this surgery... It is now 4am and I haven't slept with this burning pain.... On pain killers but lying down is a real killer.... 😩😢
Pranitha, I am so sorry for your pain. Please reach out to your surgeon. they can help. There are other meds that they can prescribe. Pls let me know how you are doing.
My daughter had cuff repair December 14th and now they are telling her she has a frozen shoulder. They want her to take steroids but she has very negative issues with steroids. Can you suggest something?
Hi Mickey, so sorry to hear that your daughter is not progressing well after surgery. Steroids are a good antiinflammatory and can be helpful. Talk with the doc to see if they have any other options for her. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
A doctor told me today that some people get full range of motion BEFORE surgery. Is this possible? Can physical therapy before surgery cause more injury?
Hey Terra, sometimes the ortho will have patients go to PT first to improve the range of motion. Hope this helps. Terra, Please consider joining our email newsletter for more information and insights and we will send you 2 Free PDF fact sheets that will help you through your recovery. Send an email to info@mybodyprotector.com just put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you signed up!
Is it normal to feel slight tugs and pulls when putting on and removing your sling while getting dressed?
Hi Madeline, it is common to feel all sorts of strange things after surgery including tightness. Hope this helps. How far along are you in your recovery?
I’m 4 weeks tomorrow right now the nights trying to sleep are a bit rough . I have been waking up two to three times because of the achy full pain mainly on the scapula . I’m still icing and now taking two Tylenol and two Motrin when I wake up at night. I had a large full thickness tear plus he worked on my bicep tendon did some debridement of the acromonium and glenohumerol head . 1 hour and 30 minute procedure. So I guess it was a bit more of a surgery.
Yes it sounds like a big surgery. I hope you find sleep soon! Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
I'm 53 years old it's been 7 weeks now I'm returning back to my doctor I've been in pain from my shoulder to my for arm the pain gets bad a night going to therapy it was told that it takes more time to get my strength back. Is that right I dont know. Please some help is needed.
Benjamin, thanks for the comment. Good luck in your recovery. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets! Strength takes a long time to return.
what are some exercises i should be doing for a tenodesis i had 3 months ago? I do plenty of rotator cuff stretches and exercises and i did the post op stuff for the tenodesis but im at 3 months and i need the next level exercises for the biceps tendon.
Ahh, great question! I think that is a great topic for another video. I think I would do low resistance and higher reps. BTW great guitar on your channel!
Does remplissage prevent osteoarthritis from advancing? Osteoarthritis is not genetic for me it was caused by traumatic dislocations and no surgery for a long time. If labrum is already worn down alot and arthritis already there, will I definitely need a replacement at some point. I'm only 35
Hey Jim, Good question! A lot of people with shoulder arthritis do not require replacement surgery. Having arthritis early is concerning though. In general surgery to fix the instability ( remplissage) does not reverse the arthritis, but they may decrease the instability that causes additional arthritis. Hope this helps. Please consider joining our email newsletter for more information and insights and we will send you 2 Free PDF fact sheets. Send an email to info@mybodyprotector.com just put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you signed up!
@@rotatorcuffexpert will a debridement or clean out to shave off the bone spur put a stop to the osteoarthritis or bbn will it just get worse no matter what?
Jim, clean out of shaving of a bone spur may improve symptoms, but do not reverse arthritis. Hope this helps.
@@rotatorcuffexpert what is it that causes the osteoarthritis? If I get it all repaired will it still break down even if theres no instability anymore?
I’m 5 hours removed and my bandage is leaking blood. What should I do?
Anthony, Call Your Doctor!
So I went to the ER twice and spent the night. everything is ok. One of the sutures had opened up. I have my follow up with my doc next Wednesday. Thanks
I am glad everything is ok. Sorry you had to go to the ER that is always a long day/night.
Hi Dan, I’m 5 weeks in after 80-90% full supraspinatus tear. Surgeon said out of sling at 4 weeks since he was confident. I’m now doing active assisted arm movement to 90deg, but since the surgery my front delt has had a hematoma and is a constant source of pain..Sometimes it hurts during these ROM exercises..The only real source of pain. My question is, is it normal to have hematoma at the front delt and it be a common source of pain in the initial six weeks?
Guil, the anterior part of the shoulder very commonly has pain after rotator cuff surgery. I wonder if it is truly a hematoma or just swelling and pain from the surgery. I would ask your doc to look at it. Good luck and let us know how you are doing in your recovery.
How long does it take to get back to work after shoulder replacement
Marie, It takes a while. It all depends on how you recover and what you have to do at work. Are you going to have that surgery soon?
@@rotatorcuffexpert probably in a month …I,m a bartender …is 6 months overreaching?
Good Luck Marie! Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets! Also we will be having a FB live next week on our private FB group if you are interested in hoping on.
The best homemade ice pack is the slushy:
In a qt freezer ziplock bag
1 part rubbing alcohol
2 parts water
Jeff, thanks for the tip. Please consider joining our email newsletter for more information and insights and we will send you 2 Free PDF fact sheets that will help you through your surgery. Send an email to info@mybodyprotector.com just put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you signed up!
Are you a PA or an MD?
Anthony, I am a MD. Why do you ask?
@@rotatorcuffexpert lol I noticed in your library a reference book for the Pance. The PA certification exam. Also was wondering how the heck you have the time to maintain a surgical practice and make all these informative videos. I just had rotator cuff surgery 10 days ago and I must say your videos are super helpful and informative. But man do you ever have time to sleep! lol
Anthony, nice pick up! My wife is a PA thats why we have that book. Good luck in your recovery. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets!
I've had rotorcuff surgery and biceps tendon put back in place it s been 3 weeks I don't ever want to go threw this ever ever again nothing work s at all for pain I do not think I made the rite choice for surgery I don't think it worked
Kris, be patient, it is tough in the beginning but it will get better. Did you watch my video on pain control after surgery?
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I can not be down long...
Trust the process and your surgeon.
Right inner thigh muscle pain unbearable!
It is unusual to have thigh pain after shoulder surgery. I would touch base with your surgeon.
Should have asked while I was in to see today😏.... while in the 6wk - 3mth recovery, how should pain be managed? I'm trying wean from the heavy meds, but DEFINITELY feel "the throbbing nawing"
after PT, exercises, in the morning at home. When should I no longer need pain meds?
typically people require pain meds for around 3 mo. with decreasing frequency over time
@@rotatorcuffexpert What kind of pain meds are we talking about? Tylenol and ibuprofen or percocet?
Perfect description of the pain I'm dealing with. 9 weeks post op and my description is deep wisdom tooth pain.
Rotator Cuff Repair Expert graft
Hey Tom, I am not sure what your question is. Thanks for watching our videos!