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Surgery to shoulder or not?

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andy46832
andy46832

Hi 

I have had a problem in my left shoulder now for about 5 years. I have an impingement of  distal supraspinatus tendon with tendonitis. Mostly the pain and discomfort has been very manageable. But recently it has got a lot worse. I find it pretty hard to use my left arm when driving for long periods.

The pain is still not excruciating but it is constant and very annoying.

My question is should I go for surgery or not? What are people's thoughts who have had surgery? Was it successful or do you regret it?

Thanks

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  • dawn35
    dawn35 andy46832

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    If you can manage the pain you have at the moment I wouldn't recommend surgery. 13weeks post op and had a torn tendon repaired and clean out rotary cuff. I'm in more pain now it's inflamed and waiting to have 2 injections. Still off work and at the moment can't see any light at the end. 😡

    • andy46832
      andy46832 dawn35

      Posted

      Hi Dawn,

      Thanks for your reply. Not good to hear you are in so much pain though. Hope you get the help you need soon.

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