4 months after labral tear surgery

by Debbie
(California)

I had surgery to repair a slap tear, bicep tendon reattachment and decompression 4 months ago. I still have quite a bit of pain and haven't had a decent night's sleep since the surgery. My range of motion is limited, especially in external rotation. I do the stretches and go to physical therapy. Is this part of the normal recovery and will it continue much longer?

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Nov 08, 2008
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labral repair
by: Bart - SII

Most of the time this type of surgery is feeling better after 4 months - motion restriction is common, especially the last 5-10 degrees, but continued like you are describing is not.

I would talk to your doctor and therapists and find out from them exactly what they think is causing your continued pain and problems. They should be able to give you specifics - muscle weakness, what they saw inside the shoulder that could be causing this continued pain, etc.

It does take quite awhile to recover from this type of procedure, but you should be seeing some improvement.

Bart

Nov 12, 2008
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More surgery
by: Debbie

Thank you so much for your resonse as I called my surgeon and made an appointment. I saw him the other day and it was finally acknowledged that something was missed during the last surgery and that now I need surgery to repair a full thickness rotator cuff tear.
I have a few questions now. I don't have full range of motion back yet and wonder if this will negatively impact the recovery from the surgery.
Since it's only been four months since the last surgery will this be a problem? Will the rehab be more difficult? Will it eliminate the pain and restore strength? I have asked these questions but the responses are somewhat vague so a second thought would be appreciated. I'm really nervous about going through this again and was wondering how any of your patients who had a second surgery so soon fared? Thanks so much for your feedback.

Nov 13, 2008
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rotator cuff repair
by: Bart - SII

It shouldn't be an issue with regards to healing having a second surgery 4 months later. Your labrum and biceps should be healed well enough to allow for the RC repair.

The lack of motion could be an issue, however, that really is dependent upon what is causing your motion restriction. If it is due to pain and weakness, then the next surgery should address much of this. If it is due to adhesions or capsular restrictions, that can likely be taken care of during the procedure as well.

The rehabilitation after a RC repair is similar to the labral repair / biceps tenodesis procedure. You will likely be immobilized in a sling for several weeks - restricted from any type of active motion of the arm so as not to stress the repair site. Then your rehab will focus on shoulder range of motion, strengthening, and endurance.

It will be another lengthy recovery, but it should be better in that they will have addressed the problems and you shouldn't have the continued pain because the cause has been found and fixed.

Bart

Dec 29, 2008
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I had the same surgery
by: Anonymous

I had a subacromial decompression and a labral slap tear type 2 surgery a little less than 3 months ago. there is still pain where the slap tear was repaired. I have very good range and am doing a lot of different exercises including weights. The first two and a half months my range of movement was not good at all. MY physical therapist was concerned and had me slide my arm up the wall in front of me and also to the side. This made a big difference for me. It felt like something in my sshoulder broke up and my range of motion was much greater. I did a lot of stretching exercises twice a day and that seeemed to help also. I am 51 years old.

Jun 10, 2009
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4 Months after labral tear surgery
by: Gina

Debbie, What you are going thru is normal for that type of surgery. I had a full thickness labral tear (SLAP) plus a partial rotator cuff tear (supraspinatus tendon). I don't want to scare you, but it took about a year and half totally to have my full mobility back. I also had a problem with 7 areas of scar tissue that formed where the Dr. had to take me back into the O.R. and break the adhesions under anesthesia, then it took 3 more months of physical therapy before I was well. It is a long process, but you cannot give up. You just have to go on knowing that each day you are closer. Also, if you do not have them, get yourself some overhead shoulder pulleys at a surgical supply store and use them. Work up to 45 minutes per day twice a day. You just got to do that, that and laying down with a stick reaching it over your head, plus using the 1 1b. weights will help you. I just had another surgery on my left shoulder and am now rehabbing that, (biceps tenodesis, a bone spur shaved off, severe arthritis in the joint, scar tissue cut out) I am looking at 6 months of rehab, but after that I will have 2 good shoulders; I lived in constant pain for the last 4 years. I know about the lack of sleep. Try Benadryl at night plus a Vicodin every other day or 2-3 times a week for 6 good hours of sleep. Don't get discouraged, just keep going. You will get there. I did, so it is possible.

Jul 14, 2009
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Bicep/labrum surgery, rehab time?
by: Anonymous

Cindy: Labral repair/bicep tendonesis 5/22/09
I had this surgery on the above date,rehab 3x weeek, in the 8th week ROM limite
with corisone injection on 7/9/09, this lasted
maybe four days. I'm now again having pain, esp.
muscle weakness on bicep area and shoulder. I'm
a nurse and would like to know how much rehab is
necessary and when I can return to work?

Sep 21, 2009
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relieved
by: Anonymous

I had bicep tenodesis surgery first week of July and I am still pretty limited in my range of motion and strength. I was beginning to feel depressed due to the limitation of independence and feeling as if it was taking too long to recover; but I am thankful to read your comments and know that this is somewhat normal.

Thanks alot!

Mar 29, 2010
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Pain after surgery
by: Bill

I had slap surgery on 11/13/09 and I am still having pain. I have been back in for an MRI with the dye and my doctor said everything he did was fine. He couldn't explain the pain, the popping out of place or the locking up. This all took place during PT so they understand I'm not joking around. The Dr. finally just said lets go back in and look, there may still be something floating around in there that can't be seen by the machines. I have since called another Dr. and will be going to see him this week I hope. Keep us up to date on what you find out and I will do the same. Good Luck to us both.

May 05, 2010
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rotator cuff, bicep tenodesis, etc
by: kris

Hello to all. IN Oct I had corrective surgery for a 2cm(slightly over .75") hole in my left rotator cuff, the supraspinatus portion of the rotator cuff was also torn, the bicep tendon was torn and retracted out of it's groove,there was Labral tearing and fraying, and subscapularius fraying. I was in a sling 24/7 for 7 1/2 weeks. The worst part was my romboids atrophying. In rehab they cranked on me to get my range where it was supposed to be, as I was considered a little behind in my flexibility. I'm 53 now, and healed ahead of time, but it was the range and flexibility issue. I still have pain in the area of the bicep to the deltoids, which I think is due to the tenodesis. Strength is coming back, slowing. It's frustrating. I still have days that it aches in that area. Every morning I lie on the floor with 3 lb. weights and lift to move in a 180 degree rotation over my head with arms straight. Then I do this bent at the elbow which still hurts the first 8 to 10 reps, but it finally starts to stretch out. I'm on 2 folded towels to raise my back off of the floor to gain that extra stretching and range. It's discouraging at times, but I love life too much, and expect to compete in beach doubles vb again, hopefully this summer. Still hurts to just practice, but each time gets SLIGHTLY better. Don't give up!! Also, a good protein diet to aid in the healing. I am taking Endothil-CR which does seem to help, as it even helped before the surgery. I was told by others who've had similar surgery that the pain really doesn't go away for at least a year. I'm sure every one is different, but that seems to be a general guideline. Press on people. Live and love life.

Sep 23, 2010
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4 months surgery
by: Matthew

I had labrum repair surgery on my left shoulder 4 months ago. I still have slight pain when i lean forward and let my arm go limp. It feels like it slips slightly out of place and i can feel something moving in there. It hurts a little but not too much. Should i be worried about this. Can someone let me no if this is normal I also had my right shoulder worked on. My labrum was torn in there too...im at one month post op on the right side. I am a D1 shot putter/discus thrower, im red shirting this year, im just wondering if im going to be able to come back 100%...i am top 50 in the nccaa currently and i want to move to top 10.

Sep 28, 2010
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Shoulder
by: Bill

Ok it's been a few months since I wrote but this is what I have for you today. I have seen the other Dr. and he said by going back into surgery I would only be doing more harm. I have frozen shoulder. The first Dr. was so worried about re-tearing his repairs that he started my PT too late allowing my shoulder to freeze. Solution is more PT and a shot for the pain. I am feeling much better now than I did back then and the popping and clicking has now gone away. I am not perfect yet as I still have some dull pain but I feel alot better then I did. My thought is start PT as soon as you can. I am at 10 months right now and everyone keeps saying you won't be 100% until 1 year and at this point I believe thats right where I'll be. Good luck guys and keep up the PT it means the world.

Oct 25, 2010
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Slap nightmare
by: Anonymous

I have lifted for 15years. While I was warming up on incline one night I felt a pinch in my should. Two weeks later it was still no better. So I made appt with Orthopod. and a week later had surgery under the impression that I would be fine. That was 2 years ago I havent lifted since nor can I. I am not in pai n but am void of the hobby i enjoyed most. No one ever tells you the down side of this surgery if you have this done if you get back 80% back consdier your self lucky. And by the way your sports career is over. The only thing i can do now is cardio without getting hurt Thanks Dr. Im glad i could help pay for your new BMW

Oct 25, 2010
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Nov 17, 2010
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Reoccuring Pain a year later?
by: Anonymous

Not sure if this site is still active. I am 11 months post op. I would say that most of the original pain went away within the first 6 months. Unfortunately, some of my original symptoms have re appeared. My pain primarity consisted of a sharp pain in the mid arm and then the upper shoulder on my RHS. I have started to develop the same sharp pain in the arm, no pain in the upper rear sholder.

Anyone have similar situations where some symptoms reoccured almost a year later?

Is it just an inflamation?

Let me know.

Nov 17, 2010
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Nov 22, 2010
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Shoulder
by: Bill

I just hit the one year mark last week and though I am not 100% I don't seem to be having the original pains back. I have learned that before you go back to the Dr's try going through some PT at home like you did before and after the surgery. Scar tissue can be worse than before the surgery and PT excersises seem to help. Stretching also seems to help when the muscles start to tighten.

Dec 17, 2010
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open or arthroscopic repair
by: Lori

I am booked for an open repair of my right shoulder ( labral tear) on Jan 7th 2011. I have heard the post op pain is severe. Can't seem to find a DR to do it arthroscopically. My pain started over 3 years ago. I just don't know if it's worth getting the surgery or just living with the pain I have now.

Dec 18, 2010
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Labrum and Tenodesis
by: TKR

I had surgery the end of Oct. 2010 to repair tears to the labrum and bicep tenodesis. At seven weeks post-op, with the help of physical therapy 3 days a week and home exercises, my range of motion continues to improve. I still have pain but that too is getting better. The worst pain is at night so I continue to take pain meds before bedtime, which then helps me sleep. I am a swimmer and have been for over 30 years, I hope to get back in the pool sometime in late spring of 2011...this is my goal. This has been a very painfull process, especially the first 3 weeks after surgery, but the improvements I see daily give me the confidence that I will eventually be pain free and once again able to swim as much as I used to.

Dec 19, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Hi TKR...did you have an open rpeair or was it done srthroscopically? I have lived with mine for 3 years...maybe I should judt continue the way I am although I am afraid it may worsen one day. Hope you get swimming again soon!

Dec 21, 2010
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shoulder pain
by: my shoulder hurts too

I had torn labrum, slap, and whatever else you could have repaired in there surgery on 19 August 2010 I still have pain, range is improving but several of the ranges are really limited, they just won't stretch out far and when the therapist does the stretching, it's very painful. Mine is a workman's comp case so the there are the occasional phone calls from the nurse case managers asking how much longer for rehab. My take on that is, as much as it takes until I'm pain free and as far stretched and motioned out as I can go, or until my doctor says "you're done"

Dec 29, 2010
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by: TKR

Hi Anonymous, My surgery was arthroscopic. I too had pain with the bicep tendon for three years before I had the surgery. Before this year (Feb 2010) all I had to do was take a week off from swimming and I would be fine, however this year the pain didn't go away even after taking a month off. I went through physical therapy which made it worse, then xrays, then MRI, which finally led me to the surgery. It is too soon for me to be able to recommend the same surgery to anyone because I still have a lot of recovery in front of me. But for myself I have no regrets, I couldn't swim the way it was, and now at least I have a chance.

Jan 09, 2011
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Labrum Surgery- 4 months post op and GRINDING!
by: Anonymous

I had surgery on my labrum about 4 months ago. The physical therapy sessions were extremely painful when they stretched me out. Now I'm experiencing A LOT of grinding in the joint during movements. If I'm laying in bed and move my shoulder, it grinds. It doesn't just pop, IT GRINDS THE WHOLE RANGE OF MOVEMENT! I'm very concerned because I don't know if this is normal. I've been going to PT on a very regular basis, and have been since the surgery. It's really discouraging because I didn't expect all this grinding. Does anyone else have these issues??

Jan 18, 2011
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14yr old had shoulder surgery
by: Anonymous

i just had shoulder arthroscopy and labral tear repair surgery 3 weeks ago can i come back 100%i'm 14yrs old

Jan 18, 2011
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14yr old had shoulder surgery
by: Anonymous

i just had shoulder arthroscopy and labral tear repair surgery 3 weeks ago can i come back 100%i'm 14yrs old

Jan 18, 2011
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14yr old had shoulder surgery
by: Anonymous

i just had shoulder arthroscopy and labral tear repair surgery 3 weeks ago can i come back 100%i'm 14yrs old

Jan 18, 2011
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14yr old had shoulder surgery
by: Anonymous

i just had shoulder arthroscopy and labral tear repair surgery 3 weeks ago can i come back 100%i'm 14yrs old

Jan 20, 2011
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sept 2010
by: slap happy

Had slap repair and ac resection in September 2010. range of motion very good, even swam last night. aching pain at top of shoulder area and periodic general pain but lifting weights now and may swim 1x per week but nothing too strenuous. besides the aching pain, I think I'm progessing fine. Dr. thinks after March I should be good to do just about anything. Generally very happy with both parts of the surgery and the recovery. Guess I'll just have the pain for a bit longer.

Feb 03, 2011
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Surgery on January 21st
by: Tracy

I recently had labrum surgery with bicep tendonesis and rotator cuff repair on Jan. 21st. I have had pain for a very long time and was becoming limited in daily activity, so i was very ready to have surgery. I am very glad I did, but I dont think I was quite prepared for the amount of pain and weekness I have experienced. I start physical therapy in two days and feel somewhat vulnerable to a re-injury at this point of healing. I hope to get back to complete health by six months.... Any good news out there on that?

Feb 03, 2011
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Hi Tracey
by: Anonymous

I cancelled my first OR date because I heard about the degree od post-op pain that would be involved..often much worse than the original pain. Anyhow it scared me.Oh and the fact of a one year recovery didn't sit too well either. That was to have an open repair. Now I am waiting to see another surgeon who may be able to do the repair arthroscopically. I too have a spurapinatus tear as well as a labral tear. It has been over 3 years since it all started and I do not know how it happened. It affects me daily and intereferes with some of the activities I love most..so I too feel ready to "get it done". I wonder if they really prepare people for what the post op reality is going to be. I find it such a hard decision but realized that if I EVER want to get back to "normal" and be able to do the things I love, like golf, I guess there is only one answer. I have been going to physio...some days seems to helps, others not at all. By the way what method did your surgeon use? Open or arthroscpically? Hope things improve for you soon.

Feb 04, 2011
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Muscle/inflammation pain in shoulder
by: 1WingedWoman

I had a labral tear in my left shoulder at the end of December 2010. I'm about 6 weeks post op. and have been healing week tp week except for two days ago. The PT had me start lifting my arm without assistance and now I feel pain all over my shoulder. The pain never stays in one location. It moves from my shoulder blades and all around the top of my arm. I also feel arthritic pain as well as elbow pain.! Does anyone have these symptoms and are they normal? I'm afraid I stretched too much and tore something in my arm. This is the most pain I've felt since the operation.

Feb 06, 2011
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Hello Anonymous
by: Anonymous

This is Tracy...Yes I definitely had my surgery arthroscopic....that is the way to go. I live in Nashville, and feel extremely confident in my surgeon because he works with alot of athletes and does the surgery quite often.

MY first pt appointment went well, but I always fear another tear.. I walk around scared I am going to jeopardize the surgery I had.
My doc said do not let therapists to take hand behind back to anyone out there that may be concerned

Feb 09, 2011
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post superior labral tear
by: Anonymous

Just got approved by workers comp to get surgery done on my left shoulder. Can anyone tell me how long you have to wait in general to get this surgery scheduled and my supervisor wants to know when I might be back to work after I get surgery done.

I have read it can take 3 months, up to a year to recover 100%, Is there a chance I could be back to work within 3 months or is that a bit pre-mature? I am a custodian at a university and do a lot of mopping, sweeping, stripping and scrubbing floors plus a lot of overhead activity. Any comments would be appreciated.

Feb 15, 2011
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Son's Bicep not regaining Strength
by: Tess

Our son had shoulder surgery on 1/7/11. His bicep muscle is not regaining it's strength? He had dislocated his shoulder three times over the past three years and had sustained injury to labrum, the head of the humerous bone, tendons stretched or torn that needed to be anchored.
I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and will it eventually begin to regain strength?

Feb 16, 2011
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living along with post op
by: Anonymous

Is there anyone out there that can comment on post-op (slap; labrum shoulder tear) when you live alone? I have a little dog, and have to feed and maintain myself? I would like to find a post-op facility for at least a few days. Any suggestions?

Feb 17, 2011
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Labral surgery
by: Anonymous

I had surgery on January 3rd. I dislocated my shoulder 7 times this last football season div. 1. I had 3 labrum tears and a partial tear at the top of my bicep. Im currently healing well but can relate to the frustration and pain. most my pain has subsided but the arthritic/dull achy pain lingers pretty constantly. im hopefull with stretching and patience Ill get back 100%. positive thoughts.

Feb 19, 2011
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No easy fix
by: unsat slap

I had my surgery March 31,2010. It took 9 months to get the surgery approved through Workers Comp. After surgery my shoulder was in the worst pain I have ever experienced. It took about four months for the pain to subside to a constant dull ache that it remains in today. I have been unable to regain substancial strength in my bicep or shoulder. As an avid swimmer and weight lifter this has changed my lifestyle significantly. As a peace officer it may have ended my career. I continue to try to stretch and rehabilitate which typically results in increased inflammation and grinding and a few days rest is necessary between sessions. I don't care for taking pills but some days for any quality of life pain meds are a must. I was disillusioned into thinking I would be much better off. So potential recipiants of this surgery beware. It is a long road to recovery. I am 32 yrs. old a former marine and a cop for over 10 years. Thanks, I hope my experience helps someone make an educated decision even if my results aren't typical.

Feb 20, 2011
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Some info i have learned
by: Anonymous

Was lifting weights and felt a strain in my neck, upper right shoulder...i even worked out the next two days thinking it was just a neck strain that would go away. Super bowl sunday i felt a pain in my shoulder and upper arm when i went to put a shirt on.

I went to chiropractor and she did x rays and said most of my c muscles are turned. She worked on me for a couple days but the pain got worse in the shoulder, better in the neck.

I can tell something is not right in shoulder so went to see specialist this past week. I am going for mri this week on the slap. He did testing and said he didnt think its a pinched nerve, it might be a labrum problem.

To some of you, from what i have learned so far is
1. have a shoulder specialist look at your injury, your fam doctor/chiro just doesnt know shoulders like these specialists
2. you should not have phys therapy done until a problem is discovered through x rays (which wont show a slap tear anyway or mri)
3. even a standard mri will not show whats wrong with a slap tear, you must get an arhtro mri which they shoot dye into your shoulder so they can see the slap tendons more clearly.

everyones shoulder is different depending on the grade of tear and what else is torn, but i havent been able to lift in over two weeks. its not that the pain is so bad where i cant, i am just scared straight to even try and feel something worse or make it worse. doc told me to hold off on working out period until we get mri results. which of course will take a week to get in for it and another week to get back to his office. stupid!! so i am left to prayer for two weeks of what i possibly have, but so far its a mix of good and bad days.

i honestly felt better before he ran the physical tests on me to see what the problem is. today is the best day of 3 i have had since the appt.

if it shows a tear i have heard phys therapy should be tried first but i dont know how good that success rate is. if i need surgery, i will seek a 2nd opinion although the answer will probably be inevitable.

its not a big deal other than my physique is going to be ruined after working so hard at it for 5 years and the inconvenience and pain post op with therapy.

i will update my status and my knowledge once i learn more. i know what many have already gone through and would like to share my experiences with those because i know how scary this can be.

pray for me!!

Feb 20, 2011
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Feb 27, 2011
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Slap tear and shoulder stabilization
by: Anonymous

I had surgery November 11, 2010. I have had over 10 major surgeries, an this by far was the most painful post-op. Ive never needed pain meds before this surgery. I had a SLAP tear of the labrum and stabilization to the shoulder arthroscopic. I am in PT now and have lost all the feeling to the deltoid area of my arm, can barely lift my own arm, have limited ROM, and cant hold anything over 10 pds, and am in constant pain. The dr and PT believe permanent nerve damage was done so this could be life altering. Before i had this surgery i was told the risk were extremely low and I should be back to normal at about 6 months, and now im looking at a life altering disability. Im a nurse, and if this does become permanent as they are predicting i have just lost my career, and because of the limited use will have to go on disability at the age of 32. Im writing this to tell anyone considering shoulder surgery, that even though the odds are against permenent damage, its still there. If i could go back i would learn to live with the pain and dislocating, because i would still have use of my arm. Now im pushing myself and working as hard as i can and praying 24/7 for the use of my arm will return and their wrong. If someone had told me then that this had happened to them, i would have taken more time to cosider the possible consequences. Make sure before having this done that if it does go bad, that its worth it. For me it wasnt and now my family and I will have to pay for what was supposed to be a "simple" day surgery.

Mar 19, 2011
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Slap surgey with frozen shoulder surgery 5 weeks later
by: Anonymous

I am 39 years old female. I had both R & L rotator cuff repairs 13 and 14 years ago . I just recently 5 weeks ago had Slap Type 2 repair with decompression . I stopped progressing aprox two weeks into rehab. I then was told to wait and see when I was struggling with ROM and pain . It was dtermined at 5 weeks that I need arthoscopy again to determine what is going on . It was determined that I had acute capsulities ( frozen shoulder) . Is there any one out there that has gone through this and achieved "full " recovery ? I appreciate you comments / replies.

Mar 29, 2011
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Slap Repair labrem
by: Rodney

I had surgery on Feb 8, 2011 to repair my labrem. I'm at seven weeks post op and have a lot of pain in my bicep. ROM is getting better daily but my bicep muscle has a large lump around it that hurts like hell. At forty one years old I could not see myself broken for the rest of my life, so I decided to have the surgery. It's a very slow recovery, which is driving me crazy but I have very little choice in the matter. I will say the constant pain ismaking me grouchy just ask my wife! :)

Apr 26, 2011
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Labral Repair
by: Rich

I had labral repair in August of 2010 and my shoulder is still really tight and I can still feel it pulling when I do certain stretches. Also I have been starting to throw a lot more often now and I have been experiencing a lot of pain again in the same shoulder. It feels like it is slipping out of the socket when I throw. Any ideas or suggestions I could use?

Jul 05, 2011
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Wrong Dr?
by: Jeff Chandler

I can't figure what you all are whining about. I had surgery last Thursday. Today, Tuesday, I am off the pain pills. I went to therapy the day after surgery and had 85% range of motion, and today about 95%.

I went to the Steadman Clinic in Vail. They cut An repaired the bicep and removed some bone spurs. I think this surgery is completely dependent on the choice of doctors. I know this because I had similar good results from knee surgery 3 years ago.

Oct 04, 2011
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re jeff chandler
by: sebastian

jeff chandler i don't know what kind of surgery you had but it seems you don't know what the hell your talking about and i wish i could slap you with my good arm right about now. i had a labral tear repair sept 22,2011 and i was on percocet for the first 3 days. i consumed 20 pills in 72 hours. im still in a lot of pain and wearing a sling.

Oct 11, 2011
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Reply to Jeff
by: Leslie

Sounds like Jeff's surgery wasnt nearly as serious as our SLAP repairs, guys... i had surgery 3 wks ago- we thought we were going in for the same thing as Jeff had-- to correct a bone spur and fix my shredded bicept tendon- my surgeon said it was a relatively minor repair and i could go back to playing tennis 3 months post op-
Well, he got in there and found a major labrum tear and rotator cuff tear--far, far more serious than what we thought, and far more serious than what Jeff had done- Jeff, your surgery, if that was all they fixed, is minor-- SLAP repairs are considered MAJOR surgery--- I have 5 titanium anchors holding my shoulder together--- please make sure you know what you are talking about before being so judgemental--- im only 3 weeks in, and im already frustrated as i cannot move my arm more than 1 inch from my body---and still am in significant pain--i cant imagine the frustration of you guys who are months or even years out--- good luck to all of us!!

Oct 14, 2011
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Labrum / SLAP
by: 2nd Guessing

I just found out I have a tear in my labrum (SLAP) and my MD suggested having it repaired although, I'm 38 and he said anyone 40 or older they'll recommend not getting surgery. I was going to do it but after reading all your stories I'm now considering getting a second opinion before deciding to go through with it. Seems to be a lot of regrets.

Oct 14, 2011
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in response
by: leslie

hey-

it is a personal decision--- i am 43 and had it done (along w a rotator cuff repair and tratment for a bone spur and torn bicept tendon--) I am a competitive tennis player and want to get on the court again, so for me it wasnt really an option.
i guess it depends on how bad your pain is now and what you can/cant do and what you want to get back to afterwards and if the surgery will make a difference--- good luck!
on another note, i had my 2nd session of PT today and actually cried from the pain during the appt--- now im in so much pain that ive ha to double up on my pain meds just so i can try to sleep so i dont feel the pain--- iy was terrible. is this normal???

Oct 14, 2011
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Feb 05, 2012
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Pain, Fluid Build Up & Can't Sleep NEW
by: Slap Tear & My Surgeon is a Joke

I had Slap Tear Surgery on 10/17/11 and was in a sling for 5 weeks. I have been going to PT three times a week and the pain is getting worse. I am on Pain Pills, Valium and Sleeping Pills (on my third pill). I sleep about 3-4 hrs a night. I had a second MRI and the the Dr said the I have fluid build up and severe inflammatory on the shoulder & bicep and left the room and told the nurse the examine was over. I sleep in a chair because I can't put any weight on that side. Is anyone having the same problems?

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