Had Hydrodilation for FS. Now what?
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I had MUA about 8 years ago for right shoulder but now my left is frozen (on MRI) but surgeon less inclined to do MUA again. He didn't tell me about new therapy an osteopath can do but I learned about it and just had it done 2 days ago. Ultrasound could see everything and pain was bearable and lasted only few minutes. Low dose cortisone was also injected along with the saline solution that popped the adhesions. I could feel the snap. I thought I would get immediate increase in ROM and pain relief. After 2 days pain is less but my arm is still pretty stiff and only a bit more ROM. I'm remembering back the MUA and how the there was relief from intense pain but still a long recovery. Am I to expect the same sort of recovery?
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cheryl204 susan97712
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In my case, I was going to be out of town for a while and was already planning to leave within a week or so of the time I saw the doctor for this consultation. Thus decided to hold on the procedure since I. would not be able to do all of the follow-up therapy that he recommends.
maria58274 susan97712
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I had hydrodilatation a year ago now. For me, the increase in ROM took time but I was without pain after 2 days (and remained so) which in itself, made it well worthwhile to me. I didn't do intensive physiotherapy but gentle stretching excercises at home which gradually increased my ROM. Personally speaking, I'd have no hesitation having this done again, should my other shoulder ever freeze.
If you want to read more about my experiences, it's all in this discussion:
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hydrodilatation-my-experience-489438
susan97712 maria58274
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christine64637 susan97712
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I had hydrodilation 6 weeks ago today. I had almost immediate relief from pain.I no longer flinch or squeal when someone bumps me or we go over bumps in the road. I could immediately reach to either side freely and there was a slight improvement in forward and up movement. As the weeks have passed my ROM when lieing down has improved until I can touch the floor with my upper arm. I can do things like washing my hair with both hands now but the arm still feels heavy. Progress is very slow but I'm trying to be patient. My Physio has given me exercises to improve rotation but they really hurt around the rotator cuff or head of biceps so I'm being very careful! I'm seeing orthopaedic consultant soon. I'm concerned he'll want to operate. It certainly takes a lot of time and patience! Good luck with your rehabilitation.
susan97712 christine64637
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My osteopath said 1 in 20 he has to repeat procedure. Christine as long as out of most pain don't see why you'd need operation. When I had MUA years ago took awhile to regain ROM and maybe never got it all back that arm but I unfortunately fell on that one outstretched year ago and now it's sort of damaged and hopefully that one won't refreeze! But in same arm is rare. Thanks for your reply.
susan97712
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Update: still not a lot of ROM return but I'm not pushing it. I still would recommend procedure for pain relief. I can wait for ROM and exercise gently.
christine64637 susan97712
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I've just checked the calendar and my hydrodilatation was 7 weeks yesterday. I think I'm in a similar position to you and it is reassuring to think I'm "normal"! I'm still not having much luck with reaching back with my arm but I can now touch my bum! I couldn't even touch my hip before so progress is there if SLOW SLOW SLOW! My recent triumph is I can hold the bannister coming down the stairs. External rotation exercises are still painful. As you say, the procedure was worth it for the relief from pain when knocked or driving over bumps.I hope you continue to improve. If I ever manage to fasten my bra again I'll be content!!