Failed shoulder surgery?
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Long story short, I have now had 2 surgeries on my right shoulder (dominant hand) First was in August 2017, full thickness tear and a few other things were repaired (full thickness tear did not show up on MRI) Second surgery Dec 2019, bicep tenodesis , subacromial decompression, distal clavicle excision as well as major amounts of scar tissue removal, the tenodesis at 4 weeks post op turned in to a tendonectomy as I reached out to stop the baby from falling (heard and felt it pop, followed by excruciating pain) Have been going to physio for 8 weeks and has just been extended for 6 more. I am having sharp pains in the clavicle area any time I reach for anything, lift my arm up, every morning I wake and often while just at rest. Also sharp and aching pain where my biceps muscle sits in the bottom of my arm and in the biceps region (I assume it's a partial tendonectomy because of this) Biceps muscle often 'seizes' while picking something up. Physio is concerned I may have done further damage when the biceps muscle popped and thinks I will require more surgery, I do not see my surgeon until mid April, I'm fed up and sooo tired of being in pain. Original injury occured in June 2015 after bouncing up concrete steps, tripping and landing very hard on my shoulder. Anyone had anything similar happen and have any insight? I truly have zero desire for another surgery on this shoulder as I am now needing surgery on the left one from overuse causing a slap tear and moderate bicep tendonosis. I just feel like I am never going to be pain free at this point. I am a physical 47 year old if that makes any difference
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kelly28645 alexandria31020
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I've also had 2 right shoulder surgeries. first one rotator did treat, bicep repair and others things too. that was not pleasant continued to be in pain till 10 mos later I feel and branded the frig handle while going down. I ended up having a reverse shoulder replacement last March and I can say hallelujah I'm finally pain free. I do get once in a while pain and discomfort but nothing like before. it was a way easier recovery and I highly recommend it. talk to your Dr or get another opinion.
kelly28645 alexandria31020
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I've also had 2 right shoulder surgeries. first one rotator did treat, bicep repair and others things too. that was not pleasant continued to be in pain till 10 mos later I feel and branded the frig handle while going down. I ended up having a reverse shoulder replacement last March and I can say hallelujah I'm finally pain free. I do get once in a while pain and discomfort but nothing like before. it was a way easier recovery and I highly recommend it. talk to your Dr or get another opinion.