9 weeks after rotator cuff surgery

That's interesting. as being in breach of those terms. PS: My DH has been wonderful in his care for me. It was no problem to get all the ice I needed -- I did take an ice bag with me -- and I brought a sling but didn't have to use it. Total recovery and rehabilitation after arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery take approximately 22 weeks. I tore 2 tendons in a fall. My surgery was January 18, 2018. About 12 weeks in, I was experiencing major pain so I had an ultrasound to see if everything was still in place. Rehabilitation plays a vital role in getting you back . Nobody seems to want to tell you what you are about to experience. For a small tears, full recovery time is about four months, for large tears, six months. It maybe helped 25% or so with the pain, so I soldiered on with my therapy. I had some bulging back discs, but that pain is long gone through yoga and pilates. Went to a reputable orthopedic and sports medicine practice last year because I was having so much pain in my left shoulder. Under my armpit, my wing bone, my upper shoulder near my neck, anywhere that was sore I did it every two hours all day. Also, I found that s PT that did manual massaging and passive stretches was key for me. Most patients, when lifting the arm up overhead, will notice that the head of the humerus bone will ride upwards and restrict motion. My doctor told me last week that I could remove the pillow attached to the immobilizer, but I found the sling by itself caused lots more pain. Move your elbows up and down and close to your body when not in the sling. I had the same thing happen when walking. I guess everyone is different. Improve your arm strength. Everybody told me itll be 12 months to 14 months to heal. My surgery was over 2 years ago and was the hardest thing I'v ever done. I do believe some deep tissue massage around this time was helpful as it could well have dispersed some scar tissue. It may be easier to take a sponge bath until the suture removal. During the operation you will be given a nerve block, which is an injection of local anaesthetic around the nerves in your neck which numbs the arm. Repair the tear, cut the biceps tendon and reattach it to an anchor, clear out shredded muscle, and shave the bone to allow clearance without rubbing. I am afraid I am going back to ortho soon.. guess that's the curse of bad genetics and bad luck. I also went back to work but more for a distraction than anything else. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. I don't have any advice but my thought is about your "exercises." For this purpose a follow up review was booked after 4 weeks and in that review the patient requested to try CSI. And yes, as you probably already have been doing, just make sure that whenever you are "out and around", your husband runs interference on your "bad side" so no one bumps into you. You can reach Azalea Orthopedics at 903.939.7500 to schedule your appointment today. Torn labrum redislocated after surgery. The physio says that the overall shoulder inflammation is likely to continue for 3 to 6 months, which came as a surprise to hear. You are asking a bunch of folks on Cruise Critic whether you should go? At six weeks I'm hoping that the basic healing is done, and am lucky that I've always slept in my bed since the op, although at times sleep wasn't easy. A "recliner"! Okay, let's do the surgery. I am now week 45 and am still improving. I'm thinking of starting one-on-one Pilates. Has anyone experienced a similar situation? It was reassuring to know that others had gone through the same and come out the other side. If it is so painful that you can't do your stretches, maybe, maybe you need to back off a bit. What does your Doctor say you should do? { I thought with the arm in a sling it would be okay but it didn't help. I feel like a walking zombie. The result is a pain radiating down the arm (cervical radiculopathy). Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Six weeks after surgery, the patients started strengthening exercises of the rotator cuff and were permitted to practice light sports activities by 3 months postoperatively. My son-in-law is having it done in a few weeks. Answering your question would be practicing medicine w/o a license. I am going to talk to the PT about sling use for long walks. Luckily I grew up with a guy. "@type": "Question", Your goal is to obtain 70-80% of your range of motion during this 6 weeks. Try to put your finger right on your fist. Haven't driven since surgery. You can reach Azalea Orthopedics at 903.939.7500 to schedule your appointment today. ", After six weeks, patients should be able to resume their normal exercise routine. The type of repair and recovery will depend on the size and shape of the tear. I just hope you will be able to go and enjoy the cruise during your recuperation process. How do I know if my rotator cuff surgery failed. I know this post is 3 years old but I came across it and I feel hope. I couldn't lay flat on my back, as I believe the repaired tendon was still healing and it seemed to take forever. Shoulder Stiffness. I feel inspired by your words and will take them to heart. I'm still in the recliner, but I can't sleep with this discomfort. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Karen, I really empathise with you and this forum was my salvation for many, many nights for a long time after my rotator cuff surgery. He called back and said it sounds like I have a Popeye condition and nothing to worry about, but this morning I could lift my arm overhead now, its too painful. No lifting of objects no matter the size or weight. Recommendation is to repair. Sometimes I forget and try to do too much and I can feel the shoulder get achy later in the day. I have not written on this for quite some time, but thought maybe now would be a good time to check in with everyone who shares similar experiences with this surgery. I think the doctor you choose makes all the difference on recovery. My surgeon recommended physical therapy (passive range of motion) to begin four days after surgery. 1 1 Gerber C. Latissimus dorsi transfer for the treatment of irreparable tears of the rotator cuff. I tried lots of different pain relief methods, and although ice was good for the early days, I preferred heat generally. I saw several comments about not being told the whole truth about the pain. "Wednesday", Dr Chandra Sekhar. Remember that rotator cuff surgery is the first step in repairing the joint. Also, your physical therapist. The pain can last for several weeks, but it will subside in a couple of months. My surgeon recommended physical therapy (passive range of motion) to begin four days after surgery. but, the usual patient for this might also be 50-60 yrs old and in a lower level of physical shape/conditioning. https://patient.info/forums/discuss/after-rotator-cuff-surgery-when-will-the-pain-end--557085. This can result in premature arthritis and lost work time. It turned out my shoulder was inflamed with fluid, ( arthritis, so they said..) so I got a cortisone shot which they don't like to do so soon after surgery as it can inhibit healing and make the tissues weaker. Without seeing the knee, and possibly getting an x-ray, I cant be sure. My sugeon told me that is a quicker recovery than rotator cuff repair. Practice moving through only the part of the range that looks controlled. He feels that in future the wearing of a sling will be reviewed, as evidently not required by everyone, especially with the risk of a 'frozen shoulder' which I had 30 years ago, and was keen to avoid again at all costs this time. Yes, this thing is very hard to get through physically , mentally and $$ wise. However, you won't need to take 5 months off from work to recover. Im actually dreading the cruise. He said he didnt know how bad the tear would be until he got in there. Avoid sleeping on the side of your surgery hand. Posted May 26, 2019. It requires a long, slow recovery. Phase 2: Active Motion: 6-12 weeks. For starters, it takes between 6-8 for the tendon to heal to the bone. Most of the info I have found in the internet seems to be consistent with keeping the arm immobilized for the first six weeks. "Friday" The doctor thinks it's the ulnar nerve . Seems like you should be asking your doctor your question and not us. It truly is emotionally exhausting. Keep me posted. appointments were to be three times per week but their schedule was so tight, due to end of the year scheduling, that I was only able to go once a week. Ill keep reading other posts but this will probably be my last post here! Theyve given me the go ahead with precautions. Too soon will likely cause the injury. Depending on the severity of the pain and other signs of rotator cuff failure, the doctor may need to perform a revision procedure. I'm still hoping for that one year difference everyone talks about. But once he got in there he told me the next day it took another 45 minutes because the tear was 95%. How you care for the shoulder in the weeks and months that follow will also affect the success of the operation. Im looking for human people to people advice. I hope you can go on the cruise and both of you can have a nice relaxing time. If you have a sedentary job, you should be able to return to work in just two to three weeks. I started therapy 4 weeks after, and it is definitely not for the faint of heart. Good idea. I tried it a couple times before and kept going back to the recliner. One thing I noticed that helped me that i want to share was to not sit around and wallow and watch TV. The ironic thing was that the cruise was the substitute for a trip that I had had to postpone because I was having physical therapy for a broken arm (the other arm) at the time. I feel like my first was easier. I have read and heard that the spinal tap that was in my neck for this surgery may hold the answer. Change your bandage 4-5 days after surgery and cover the incision with a bandage. strengthening is next. It was very sore and uncomfortable and it did burn initially which has got better very slowly as the months have passsed. All was (is) going fine. I think strength training should come after the ROM is good, but again, I'm sure there are different opinions on how ROM should be pursued, and everyone is different. I haven't visited this site in quite a while, but I just read your entry. Hmmm. That's interesting. Always hold the sling unless you are changing clothes or doing physical therapy. I went back to work ( I work at a high school) after 2 weeks as I couldn't stand being inactive at home. So- 15 months post op and I am happy to say that at least my shoulder that had surgery is manageable pain wise- but will never be pain free. Do not use your arm to move around, push yourself up from lying down, or to change positions. Orthopedic Surgery 28 years experience Rotator cuff repair: Surgery to re-attach a torn rotator cuff tendon typically takes 6 weeks for preliminary healing of tendon to bone. Chronic rotator cuff tendon lesions can lead to atrophy, fatty degeneration and functional alterations of the respective muscles. "text": "Dr. Foreman Says:It is possible you could be having some problems from the hardware. CC Help Jenn "url": "https://azaleaortho.com/", I slept in a recliner for one week. Search there and also online in general about renting a recliner for your cabin. The insurer will want to know why you didn't notify them of your situation nine weeks ago when you needed the operation. Also I have heard recently about stem cell repair. Overall, about 90% of patients are satisfied with their shoulder after cuff repair and experience significant improvement in function after surgery. I agree with the others that this is a medical question and you should be consulting your orthopedist and physical therapist, not strangers on a message board. One thing I noticed is my neck was always out. Full recovery typically takes four to six months. Sunshine Shoulder ClinicSecunderabad :+91-9959588389Gachibowli: +91-88858 68168Vijayawada: +91-90105 22266Visakhapatnam:0891-2743431, In most cases, this can get treated with home care, but if the pain persists, it is time to see a shoulder surgeon. I just had a thought and wanted to pass it along; if you are unable to rent a recliner at this stage, if you have a balcony cabin, ask your cabin steward to bring in one of the loungers for you to sleep on. That being said, perhaps you could get some extra pillows from your cabin steward and create a bed/nest on the sofa in your cabin, which would allow you to sleep in a partially sitting position. As a result, it is normal to expect some continued symptoms of pain or soreness after rotator cuff surgery for several months. After 3 weeks, passive exercise was initiated, avoiding provocation of pain. Shoulder bursitis affects the subacromial bursa, which sits over the rotator cuff. I'm not sure if I am going to face surgery or not. Rotator cuff pain is often worse at night. It is also possible to have a partial tear, a defect where little of the tendon remains. I had a torn labrum in 2 spots, my rotator cuff debrided as well as a bicep tear fixed. As many here have described, the pain is shocking and I have had to take Percocet off and on since the beginning. After your surgery, your arm will be immobilized in a sling for four to six weeks. Thats all I can think of right now. The pain was excruciating and I cried constantly. I'm just starting week 5 post surgery. Everything is connected and your muscles are still working even though you think they are immobilized. My PT started at 4 weeks and has been a roller coaster. If you experience rotator cuff pain, call Dr Chandra Skehar. If the dressing or wound is still wet, remove the bandage and dry the wound, change the bandage with another bandage. I still take advil after my therapy, and sometimes at night to sleep better. I didn't need pain meds after surgery, but I haven't used them after other surgeries either. Huge! As an aside, we went on a cruise shortly after I suddenly had a torn rotator cuff, and I was in some agony. I have an old boyfriend who is a fabulous skier. The physical therapy program will help you regain full strength and range of motion in your shoulder. This is my story. I had rotator cuff surgery when I was a good bit younger than you are (also on my dominant arm). 1 anchor, spurs and an acromioplasty, (supposedly due to arthritis, which I didn't know was an issue for me at the time). I tried lots of different methods to try to get some relief and really the only thing that had a positive efffect was time. If your shoulder is not moving freely after surgery, there are several reasons for it to be painful. Active assist ROM beginning week 7 after surgery (weeks 7-8) c. Active ROM beginning week 9 after surgery (weeks 9+) Weeks 0-6: a. Precautions: i. This allows a skilled surgeon to examine the joints key structures. I also took the sling off for a couple hours did a few things around the house (protecting the arm) but my shoulder has been increasing in pain. I was "cleared" by my doctor at 4 months. Complete recovery time varies by size of the tear. Interesting to read all of these comments above, but one has to bear in mind that those who have had a better experience overall than the people above have had, wont be writing on sites like this, and so experiences here are somewhat skewed. Why do I ask you this, OP? 1 How long does rotator cuff surgery keep you out of work? The pain is intense at times and I still take pain medication at night. Patients often experience pain immediately after rotator cuff surgery. 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