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five months into this an my careless PT ripped off...

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henpen1980
henpen1980

YES, a very experienced PT got careless and after five months, his dumb careless decision result is ripping the supraspinatus muscle tendon repair completely off the humeral head again.  Thankfully, his stupidity did not damage the infraspinatus repair with screws or the subscapularis rips.  FIVE MONTHS and now it has to be repaired again.  HUGE SETBACK.  VERY UPSET and very angry.  We deserve better.  I will be okay.  I was healing nicely until the dope PT changed up the routine and got careless with dumbbells despite my protest.  The loud pop heard throughout the clinic was my the rip.  FIVE MONTHS.  now starting over again.  I will make it with a new PT at a different clinic.  My surgeon/treating orthopaedist is not pleased with PT.  UGH.  FRUSTRATING in pain.  Return to sobfest.  What is wrong with PT????

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  • henpen1980
    henpen1980

    Posted

    full thickness, massive (re-tear)....WTH???!!!  so angry.  so frustrated.  I trusted this PT.  
  • christine75909
    christine75909 henpen1980

    Posted

    Oh henpen I don't know what to say. We are so careful with our recoveries and a PT damages you to that extent....I am speeechless. i feel your anger and upset. I would have taken to my bed in tears.

    All i can add is keep strong and I admire your " I will be okay", that's the attitude.

    Do come back and vent whenever.

    Take care, my thoughts are with you.

    • henpen1980
      henpen1980 christine75909

      Posted

      Thank you.  FRUSTRATING.  ugh....I will be going out of work AGAIN June 1 for pre-op of the PT's mistake and June 2 for re-repair surgery.  Unbelievable. =((((

  • henpen1980
    henpen1980

    Posted

    5.5 weeks out of the re-repair (revision).  Different PT at a different organization is spectacular.  Pain-free PT.  Passive ROM is already up to 145 degrees while laying on the treatment table my back on the table.  Encouraged.  Still icing a few times (or more) daily 30-40 min each time.  The other two injuries one requiring surgical repair and one partial tear continue to heal without incident.  Slow and steady. 

     

    • henpen1980
      henpen1980

      Posted

      UPDATE 9/24/17 now 16 weeks out of the second surgery...EVERYTHING is going G R E A T !!  Full range of motion.  Working on strengthening the muscles and overhead...  Back to work.  Will be getting into the swimming pool something in October.  Winter break, I will be LG water testing.  Exceptional surgeon, surgery team, and an outstanding physical therapist during the second rehab!!  

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