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Anyone out there had this surgery? After suffering for a considerable time, missing the stage for injection I have surgery in a few days. I'm interested to hear others experiences post surgery, particularly around pain/mobility and return to work.
Thansk in advance, Mandy
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WeeshIcoomoov themagicpanda
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I'm glad to hear there is an end to this. I am afraid that I have anterior superior migration of my humerus, causing my humerus to be unable to roll into the glenoid, limiting my lifting of my arm. My PT says that if I continue with PT it will improve, but I'm feeling doubt about this. Comments anyone?
theresa8833 WeeshIcoomoov
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WeeshIcoomoov theresa8833
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Yes- I had arthroscopic ACR (7-11o'clock), biceps tenodesis, Acromial and clavicular shaving, debridement of a partial RCT and MUA on 3/21/17 (approx 6 weeks ago). My Rt arm still angles out to the side and my shoulder rises when I raise my arm. I don't know if this is a normal progression, or if by now, I should see something significantly better. My internal rotation is also extremely limited- I can't reach across to my opposite shoulder completely, put in a pony tail, put my phone in my back pocket, tuck in my shirt in the back. PT doesn't seem to do much with internal rotation. I can't put my thumb to the middle of my back, (stops at my side) much less raise it to my scapulas. Any opinion on need to see someone else, or just wait it out? I don't know when a consult with someone else would be indicated.
mbazeley99 themagicpanda
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Hi Mandy, had the surgery on 4th of May 2016. Post surgery I was kept in overnight and left wearing a sling which I was only advised to wear from 2 days then throw it away by consultant. I saw the physiotherapist whilst in hospital who had me doing a couple of exercises and then referred me to the physio I had prior to surgery. I cannot thank the surgeon enough, yes my shoulder is sore, not like before when it was frozen, but wow, the amount of movement I have is unbelievable, even my physio is amazed at my progress. I am determined not to let it freeze up again, and I won't so I keep on with the exercises. I had to stop the pain killers early as I was extremely bunged up despite all the laxatives in the world. I am now on my second week, and I can move my shoulder so much more than I could even have imagined before surgery. I opted to have a nerve block, and to be honest I was a bit scared about it, but the anaesthetist explained everything before hand and it was amazing. I would definitely recommend it, as post surgery it helped with pain relief which I think helped me to move my shoulder more.
I have been signed off work until the end of July, the main reason being I live remotely and need to drive to and from work, and gear shifting is really difficult, on top of my duties as part of my job. My work hasn't been very sympathetic, and in fact it is likely I will lose my job. However, I know that once I am recovered, I will get another job, no matter what I have to do. Financially it has been tough, and indeed I have had to fight hard to get SSP which I am entitled to but that is another story. Your consultant and physiotherapist will be the best people to talk to about when and how to return to work.
Good Luck! It really works, and I can't thank the NHS in Dundee, Scotland enough they have really changed my life from never ending pain, and no movement to being able to move my shoulder.
mbazeley99 themagicpanda
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Hi Mandy, had the surgery on 4th of May 2017. Post surgery I was kept in overnight and left wearing a sling which I was only advised to wear from 2 days then throw it away by consultant. I saw the physiotherapist whilst in hospital who had me doing a couple of exercises and then referred me to the physio I had prior to surgery. I cannot thank the surgeon enough, yes my shoulder is sore, not like before when it was frozen, but wow, the amount of movement I have is unbelievable, even my physio is amazed at my progress. I am determined not to let it freeze up again, and I won't so I keep on with the exercises. I had to stop the pain killers early as I was extremely bunged up despite all the laxatives in the world. I am now on my second week, and I can move my shoulder so much more than I could even have imagined before surgery. I opted to have a nerve block, and to be honest I was a bit scared about it, but the anaesthetist explained everything before hand and it was amazing. I would definitely recommend it, as post surgery it helped with pain relief which I think helped me to move my shoulder more.
I have been signed off work until the end of July, the main reason being I live remotely and need to drive to and from work, and gear shifting is really difficult, on top of my duties as part of my job. My work hasn't been very sympathetic, and in fact it is likely I will lose my job. However, I know that once I am recovered, I will get another job, no matter what I have to do. Financially it has been tough, and indeed I have had to fight hard to get SSP which I am entitled to but that is another story. Your consultant and physiotherapist will be the best people to talk to about when and how to return to work.
Good Luck! It really works, and I can't thank the NHS in Dundee, Scotland enough they have really changed my life from never ending pain, and no movement to being able to move my shoulder.
purl28406 themagicpanda
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linda37283 purl28406
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You must keep up with your physio excersises to keep stretching the capsule...........It is so worth it
I became obsessed with excersising but I now have 100% movement 
This is my 2nd fs & its taken longer to 'heal' than my first!! Persevere as it is so worth it!!!!
WeeshIcoomoov themagicpanda
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Adhesive Capsulitis, Biceps tenodesis, Acromioplasty, partial thickness RTC tear debridement done on 3/22/17--I've been going for PT for about 8 weeks 3 times/wk and have just begun 2x's/wk visits, External rotation improved, but my elbow still goes to side when lifting my arm, almost impossible to put arm behind back, PT currently focusing on Internal rotation enhancement with Manual Therapy to enhance movement--Google "anterior and posterior glide recovery"- should get a good article on how posterior glide manipulation increases Range of motion better than Anterior Glide exercises. The student was done by Johnson, et all. From what I've read, recovery can take up to a year or more, depending on what's involved. Focus is usually placed on External rotation (lifting arm straight up) with Internal rotation (behind the back exercises) coming later for some reason. Hope this info is helpful~
jax58419 themagicpanda
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Had FS left shoulder two years ago and MUA. Recovered within two months with physio. Now my right shoulder same procedure diffeeent surgeon. Three months in I have had physio, Donny exercises but I have to take meds every day and through the night as my shoulder is throbbing. My husband says my skin looks a different color around my shoulder ?? Bruised ? Am thinking of going back to specialist and asking for sonar to see what's going on... would anyone suggest having keyhole surgery now? Desperate to get on with my 'normal' life !