5 Post-Shoulder Surgery Mistakes You Don't Want to Make: A Surgeon's Advice
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I had rotator cuff surgery. On my right shoulder. In 2022. Now its way better than ever. Now im having my left shoulder done. My surgeon is a genius surgeon. Best ever . For real
I have the same problem on my right arm I need surgery bad
I am glad you found a great surgeon Robert!
I am so sorry @the_queen. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
How long did it take to get the whole thing right and what problems did you face after the surgery?
I had a labrum surgery two months ago and one thing i stuffer from is comparing myself to others , i don’t have my full rage of motion like others do . watching this video helped me that everyone recovery progress is different
Yktv, Glad we could help. Yes everyone is different and heals at different speeds. Good luck in your recovery
@@rotatorcuffexpert Additionally, no two surgeries are ever going to be identical. There will always be differences of some kind - location, additional unseen issues until the surgeon is in there, more/less damage than anticipated, other health issues that can impact everything, etc.
Great content as always. Thank you for efforts Dr. Orcutt.
Glad you like them! Thanks for subscribing mark!
I am almost one year out from my surgery. I don't remember the names of everything but I had two complete tendon tears, the bicep tenodesis and they shaved down the acromion . I am a 64 yo male. My journey with shoulder issues started with a MVA in February of 2017 and after a series of unfortunate events found myself in terrible condition and pain. Everything you have described in this video has been my exact experience. I am so glad I found your videos a year ago, they were a tremendous help to get me back to what I would guess is about 95% today. Thank you so much!
Hey Steve, thanks so much for your kind words! Glad you are doing well.
Very informative and helpful. Thank you!
jolenadesalexandra3320, glad it was helpful. Are you having surgery soon?
Excellent content! Keep up the great work! Many Thx!
Thanks Dean! Hope you are recovering well.
I just got home from surgery on my shoulder labrum thank you for the advice even though I was told it it’s just nice to see it again and I’ve been doing everything you said so far so thank you for reaffirming that
Hi Sherry, I hope you are doing well. Get well and be patient with your recovery. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
I'm a PTA in an OP clinic. I am constantly studying and learning. We recently had a pt retear her RC. I've been doing some research on the potential reasons why this happened and found your channel. Great content! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Hey Eric, thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the content
You are spot on! Great video !
Thank you! Are you having surgery soon?
super helpful thank you Dan !!!
Happy to help! Its been a long time since I have seen your name! Hope you are doing well
What I like about this is it is clear and to the point, and all true! I’ve had two knee replacements and a hip replacement, and will, most likely have a reverse shoulder replacement next year. I wish I had seen this before my first surgery; I never had known such pain!
Pamela, thank you for your kind words. That sounds like a lot of surgery! Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Thanks for info on the time line.
I may have rushed a little.
I want to stay on track with exercising!!!!
Definitely try to take it slow! Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Super insights. Thank you.
Thanks Valerie, Are you having surgery soon? Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
I had mine repaired with the tendon repairs too, 5 weeks ago. I took the meds religiously for three days and used an ice machine for about 7, and I can honestly say I never had one moment of pain. I bought the ice machine prior to surgery and they had it on and running before I even left the OR. I highly recommend this.
Michael, thanks for the comment. I am glad you didn't have any pain after surgery. I think the ice machine is a great thing especially early.
Great info: I go in to get my rotator and labrum tears fixed next Wednesday 12-13. I am grateful for the tips.
Best of luck!
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Thanks for the video. Helps a lot. I underwent RC and labron repair surgery during 1st May. I have intermittent pain and had stomach pain due to pain killers. I rely on ice pack and its effective. I also do basic movements of wrist and elbow.
The more and more we are cautious and take it with lot of patience is when it would help. Its a journey and not an overnight healing.
yes ABA, patience is the key. Go slow and be kind to your body! Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Rotator cuff surgery bright and early in the morning for me. I pray all goes well. Thanks for the information 😊
Good Morning, I hope every thing went well with your surgery. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
If I could give your videos 10 likes, I gladly would! Thank you so much for spending the time and explaining things, that most surgeons do not have time to explain. After skiing for 40 years everywhere, someone ran into me full speed on a small hill in Ohio 4 days ago. That dislocated my shoulder and fractured greater tuberosity of right humerus. Talked to the surgeon today and did not even know the right questions to ask since I was lucky enough to stay out of ER all my life. Surgery is scheduled in 4 days and I was clueless what to expect. Your obvious compassion and knowledge are a true godsent!
Thank you for your kind words! Good luck in your surgery. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Alex, be patient with your body after surgery. It is a tough recovery
@@rotatorcuffexpert Thank you!❤️
Hi im.glad i found this video very helpful.thank you had rotator cuff surgery 28 dsys ago i still hurt wish people would understand it reallly hurts its a BIG SURGERY
Hi Beth, thanks for the kind words! Please consider joining our FB group or join our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets!.
I have had 7 other surgeries and nothing compares to this rotator cuff repair. Take those meds, it’s important. Thanks for sharing about the comparing. My Physical Therapist told me I was so behind, it almost destroyed me as I felt I had been working so hard. I asked the surgeon (whose good hearted). He said, well since she wasn’t here looking at the damage she can’t tell you where you should be. Assured me I was at a good spot and to keep going he’ll tell me if he’s concerned!
Thanks beth for that. Sounds like you have a good surgeon too! Please let us know how you are doing in your recovery!
I’d rather give birth to an elephant than do this surgery again
I’ve had knee & Shoulder reco surgeries and the pain is intense.
STRONG pain killers taken properly is crucial.
I just shoulder Acromioclavicalar joint reconstruction/stabilisation and the Doc only gave me 5mg Endone (on previous Ops he gave me 20mg). My post Op hurts like hell. Going to have to start double/tripple dumping this stuff.
The issue of communication between your PT and your surgeon is a problem but I understand both of them are in a business.
If your PT is not doing soft tissue work and mobilizations around the shoulder blade then they aren’t helping you progress faster… that will dictate the stress of the Glenohumeral joint and RC.
My doctor would only give me 5 hydrocodone pills. I asked for 5 more he said no 😢
Hey, buddy, I just found your page. Wow, what a Godsend thank you for all your advice being solely focused on the rotator cup. This is my first time injured. I was just injured about a month and a 1/2 ago at work. I've been rehabbing, the pain didn't go away, MRI came in, torn, 3.5cm suprasp, 3.0cm infrasp, tear in labrum, and Bicep tendinitis, no atrophy or fluid...I have a good range of motion but I have a pretty serious condition. I don't know, I been referred to the surgeon's office this coming week. I'll continue to check out your videos. Trying to do my homework to be as ready as possible when I see the Doctor, it a WC.. And there see what our next course of action will be. Again brother really appreciate you have a great rest your day.
Hey Joe thanks for the kind words and for subscribing! Good Luck and please consider joining our FB group or join our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets!.
Wish I found this when had my shoulder done 2yr ago Great video thanks
I had a laterjet and rotator cuff repair two weeks ago and It has been the most painful shoulder surgery I’ve had yet. I am looking forward to starting PT in a couple of weeks
Doominoc, Good luck with your recovery! That is a big combination surgery.
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@@rotatorcuffexpert thank you. I will
Thank you for the video. I feel more prepared for my surgery and recovery. I would be the one who stops taking meds. Now, I know better!!
aziz, Thank you for your comment. Good luck in your recovery. Let us know how your are doing.
Hello. I learned a lot from your video and look forward to watching your others. I'm scheduled for rotator cuff surgery next week. I fell 6 months ago which caused the injury which also broke my wrist. I had surgery on my wrist 3 weeks after the fall where the surgeon used a plate and 8 screws to repair. That is fine but my shoulder continued to hurt w/o them doing anything but x-rays. Nothing broken. Finally had an MRI 3 weeks ago and the damage reads like this...Near complete to complete tear of the distal supraspinatus tendon, Complete tear of the distal subscapularis tendon with associated medial dislocation of the long head biceps tendon. Also small to moderate amount of fluid about the glenohumeral joint and subacromial-subdeltoid bursae.....also mild infraspinatus tendinosis, mild to moderate fatty atrophy of the subcapularis muscle. The same surgeon will do this surgery. My concern is he didn't seem to think this was so bad, but I know he see this alot. To me, this seems huge and I wonder if after all this time , I will heal completely and have better ROM. Thanks for your help.
Cheryl, any injury that requires surgery is a big deal! Just do your best and follow the surgeons recommendations. It is a long recovery so be patient with yourself. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
You will be healed. Just be strong.
I had laterjet surgery a little more than a month ago and these are great tips for recovery. I have zero external rotation from surgery but I keep reminding myself to take it one day at a time and don’t push to hard
Eric, Exactly! One day at a time especially when you had a laterjet. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Thanks Doc! Im now 3 weeks post-op from Bicep Tenodosis and sub-scap repair.
A few tips which I picked up. For the first couple days I was showering with a leather belt in lieu of a sling - gives support/dries super quick!
Put Ice pack on before sling, sling works great to hold it in place right down the middle section.
Within 2 weeks I was (side) sleeping all the way through by trying to embrace/hug the sling pillow/arms crossed position when falling asleep.
Thanks for the tips!, I hope your recovery continues to go well! Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
@@rotatorcuffexpert thanks Doc!
Out of curiosity, in your experience, are there any tendencies of someone who had Bicep Tenodesis, requiring it for their other arm later down the track? 🤔
Hey Marcussr20, not typically. Maybe 50/50?
Great advice!
Glad you think so! Your video is coming!
@@rotatorcuffexpert Looking forward to it!
Thanks so much for your dedication to those of us who need this info. Question: How does the surgeon determine whether the tendonesis is necessary? I'm going in for repair, but the BT isn't torn. I defer to clinical judgement on presentation....still, I am curious. Thank you!
chickboomcrash, It all depends on the biceps, if it significantly torn or the labrum is torn most likely a biceps tenodesis would be performed. Thanks for subscribing! Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
First time watching. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise. I had some kind of rotator cuff repair/tear, about 4 weeks ago. The surgeon said my bicep was involved, but that’s all I know. My post surgical pain was off the charts for 2 weeks. At third week, as long as I was fairly still, it was a bit better. Now, at the middle of the 4 weeks, my pain is a bit less. Still though, can only have limited movement. They’re telling me to start physical therapy by next Thursday. I can’t even imagine this. I’m 61, small female with Type1 Osteogenesis Imperfecta. I feel like this bone disease/ collagen disorder, is praying a big role with my recovery and pain. People with OI are very slow to heal and connective tissues are affected. I feel like my doctor isn’t taking these things into consideration. I’m concerned that I’m going to do or not do something that will cause me to lose use of my arm. Not sure what to do.
Hey Christie! Welcome to the channel and thanks for subscribing! I think the most important thing to do is to remind your surgeon and especially your PT about your OI. It is a delicate balance of going slow but also not getting stiff. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Helpful
Grazie
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@@rotatorcuffexpert i sent you email just now
Had it on the 11 th. Split biceps tendon repair, tendon cut and reattached to the humerus. Rotator cuff repair, not torn from the bone, just muscle tear.
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I am having surgery on 4/23/2024 I tore the bicep, and 3 other tendons in an ATV accident! The labium is also torn! This happened on Easter Sunday. I’m not really looking forward to the surgery but with the inability to raise my arm I’m actually ready to get this going so recovery can start!
May 21, 2024 😮
So sorry to hear about your injury. I hope all goes well with your surgery.
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I hope you had a good one. Same day with me. We shall be well😊
Hey @machixchizy3692, I hope you are doing well. Just a few more weeks before surgery!
I have a full thickness rupture of the supraspinatus and partial rupture of 2 other muscles from an accident on march 25. My surgery is scheduled for June 27😳. What are your thoughts? Is that too long to wait? I’m in Norway and this is through the public health system.
I am 61 year old male
This brings back memories...Rotatator repair June 23 with bicep repair and bone spur removal. Sleeping on a wedge pillow helped hugely for the first few weeks, there was no way to sleep flat. Also, start therapy right away. I told my PT, she was just as important as the surgeon. If you don't do PT, the surgery is worthless, the body needs to follow the steps to get to the final result. There was a patient who had both knees replaced at the same time and didn't start PT until 2 months later! He was solid hard like cement...had to go under anesthesia for manipulation! It was so sad to see and hear the man's screams...
Hi Shari, thanks for the comment. PT is important for sure!
methylated spirit to remove the sharpie.. thanks for the advice. got rotator cuff surgery 12th June.
Thanks for the tip @raymondscott906. Good luck on your surgery. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Thanks for the information. Also, if you still have the sharpie marks on your whiteboard, take a dry erase marker and color all over the sharpie marks and erase it right away. It should all come off. Hope it works and again, thanks for the content.
Ricardo, thanks for the tip! and thanks for watching our videos. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Great info. Im only 1 week post surgery
To get sharpie marks off a white board simply trace with a white board marker and erase 😊
Thx A Haley, are you having surgery?
Great channel. You have been very helpful.
Today I'm 3mos post op. Was a 4cm tear from a fall on the ice last Feb. Did a few months of therapy when they decided to an MRI and discovered the tear. That was in May. Surgery Nov2nd. Since, surgery ive followed all protocols to a T. At 4 weeks post opp therapist used a belt around my bicep and around his waist while I was laying on my back. He put his weight into it pulling away from me. Felt like he was tearing my arm from my body. Since its been rather painful and seems like it is progressively getting worse. Now at 3 mos im having alot if pain. Constant ache in my upper bicep. Doing another mri in 2 days to see if something else is going on. 😢Im ready to be done with this. Any thoughts would be helpful. Thank you again
Matthew thanks for your comments. It sounds like you are doing the right thing in getting another MRI. I hope it is nothing but increased inflammation from the PT maneuver. I am sure you are ready to be done! Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
I am scheduled to have my high grade partial tear next month and my surgeon had recommended a Regeneten patch. Have you had any experience with this? I’m very anxious about the surgery and the recovery. I’m so happy I found your videos.
jb6608, we are glad you found us too! Good Luck on your recovery. Here is a link to my video on Regenten graft czcams.com/video/Zz-AYUhphYs/video.html
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@@rotatorcuffexpertmy surgery is in May I’m frantic..I so use to working and driving…
The only way to get permanent marker. Off a temporary marker Bored is to use. Nail polish Remover. I am getting a reverse shoulder replacement.I just wanted to make sure I didn't do the same mistakes you're talking about.Thanks for the input.Hope the nail polish removal work
Hey Tom, yes I got it off. Thanks for the tip! Good luck in your surgery. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
I had a bad fall that dislocated my shoulder and chipped a bone. Surgery was done a week after the fall. Im ten days post surgery and i haven't had any relief from pain. I have muscle spasms all down my arm and my hand hasn't stopped tingling since the fall. What should ibe asking of my surgeon. I'm seeing him today. BTW. Thank you for posting all this helpful information. I watch them while i am up in the night due to pain.
SLPM77, So sorry to hear about your fall. Often the nerves can be stretched during a dislocation causing that tingling. Make sure you tell your doc about that so they can keep an eye on it to make sure it gets better. Often it take many months to recover. Please consider joining our FB group or join our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets!.
Hi, to remove your sharpy pen mark, just simply draw over the blue pen marks with a white board pen and wipe off! Might need a couple times to completely remove,
Go over the sharpie marks with a dry erase marker walla comes off like magic 😊
Thanks!
I fell in a parking lot, and landed on my shoulder, dislocating my arm from my collar bone, that was just before Halloween in 2023, they done blocks,and finally got the arm reattached, I also broke a piece off my upper arm, (I have pins in it now), they attached my muscles at the same time. I can reach around fairly well, except for in front of me and above my head, I've been going through P/T for a few months, it's going on May now, and they're finally talking about doing a rotator cuff replacement. (Also there's part of my shoulder bone that's missing...
@crazyburkey3677, So sorry for your injury. It sounds like it has been a long road! Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Hi doc. Here's my question. I am waiting to have a full tear of my subscapular to be repair. Should I be doing any kind of shoulder stretching to reinforce the other tendon, before surgery ? If yes, which one do you recommend so my post surgery has better chance to heal or find it easier to gains strength because of some stretching programme before the surgery. Thanks again doc.
Oneom, In general I don't have anyone do strengthening before shoulder surgery. If there is going to be a long delay until surgery I like my patients to keep their shoulder moving so they don't get stiff. As you know stiffness is common after shoulder surgery and makes it harder to recover.
I had full joint replacement January 2. Couldn’t take sleeping in recliner any longer than 10 days. Couldn’t take any more Percocet than that either….severe constipation. I’m a side sleeper and never move all night while resting my operation arm on my side without pain.
David, it is tough for a side sleeper after these surgeries. Wedges, recliners, and pillows are often still not enough. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well! Also cool cars on your channel!
Hi David, I suffered the same challenges after my reverse replacement 2 weeks ago. Fortunately I have an adjustable bed and got a pregnancy pillow. Could then sleep on my opposite side and prop my arm with another pillow. Sleep! Also was able to manage pain during the day with Tylenol+ice and only needed narcotics to sleep, which lessens the constipation. I think the antibiotics also contributed to constipation and bloating. Hopefully by now you are well along with full recovery.
Just had my surgery on Monday plus bicep release. I’m allergic to almost all pain meds so I’m on Tylenol
Also run your dry erase markers on your permanent marker to remove from your white board
Djomo1101 thx for the tip and good luck on Monday. Hope you get a block to help with h post op pain
Go over the perm marker with the wipe off marker and it’ll whip off 👍
thx
Rubbing alcohol! Works on almost all Sharpie...
I have horrible pain 6 months out...my collarbone which nothing was supposed to be done there....I had 3 tear repairs, acrom deride until bleeding of the bone and bicep tenosis....
I've had another MRI W and W/O contrast...supposedly it is doing well...but there's still 6-7 pain most days...any thoughts, ideas, suggestions...thank you 😊
I am so sorry Tina, 6 mo is a long time to be suffering. How is your range of motion? Sometimes just being stiff can cause pain.
I thought the blue was a paw print...... I worked in masonry, Had arthroscopic in December '07 L + '09 R shoulder and my left replaced in Dec 2020. I never needed meds and made sure I did my exercises 3x a day, I had to be ready for the going back to work phone call when the weather got warmer. I learned to shovel with one arm. push the shovel - then lifted the shovel with my foot. My wife ran the snow blower and I moved the chute after the first surgery. Hamburg, NY
Wow @aaa7189, that is dedication! BTW I grew up in Bridgewater NY
Hi Doc. Thanks so much for this video. I'm scheduled 10 January for L rotator cuff surgery. I'm a paramedic and over time I've felt "pops" in either shoulder lifting land whales but Motrin, ice, rest and time got things back in check for the most part. Several weeks ago i was in the back of the unit and began to stand up when my partner hit the gas too hard. Slung me against rear doors very hard. Knew immediately i was injured. Ultimately couldn't lift the L arm. MRI revealed complete tear. I now have good ROM and very little pain. Actually feel like strengthening the muscles might do the trick. Am i wrong ? Feel little "pops" in that shoulder regularly now though. Do you think P.T. would solve my problem or is surgery going to be necessary ? I just hate the thought of being out of work 3-4 months. Sorry for rambling but that's my story. Merry Christmas Doc.
Hi Wayne, thanks for the comment. Talk it over with your surgeon. Depending on the tear pattern you may be able to wait. Also I appreciate you, your job is hard work!
@@rotatorcuffexpert thanks Doc. Speaking with my wife, I really would like to wait due to being down so long BUT afraid H.R./worker's comp may advise that if I don't have it now, they'll not cover me with any further issues. My surgeon really is squared away and very good but just feel like I could rock on and wait but..... Thanks again so much for getting back to me and will continue following you. Happy New Year Sir!!!!!
I had rotator cuff surgery repair Feb 13 2024.
My dominant arm.
It's very emotional feeling to me. Like so many other people single and leave alone and it's hard to get help when you need it and you got to be very careful and cooking's a bummer too cuz you can't cook.
Alaitain, that is a tough to go it alone for sure. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well! Also I think our FB group would be really helpful for you in your recovery.
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I have to get rotor cuff surgery May 31. When I went to the orthopedic he said it was from my car accident. I work two jobs at 40 yo. This gonna be a challenge. How long was the pain? When did you return back to work?And how long did it take to drive again? I’m frantic….Tell me your experience
@@angelamills72 I had my right shoulder replaced on Feb. 13th...I can do pretty much anything except for strength in my rt arm...I just started strengh training last week. Pain has subsided. I started PT after about 30 days after surgery. You have to stay up on your pain and as you progress you can go to OTC drugs to manage any discomforts. I can truly say that the first 5 days are the toughest and after that its work but well worth being out of pain and my arm can move freely.
May 21, 2024😢🥴😵💫😵💫🥺😯😖that first & second night I thought my pain was transported from outter space😢it was unbelievable 😳 still experiencing pain not as bad. Your arm won't allow you to more than it can regardless what your mind is saying 😂😂Good Luck🎉❤ you'll hate the immobilizer😂but it helps and is needed 😉
Thank You for confirmation. You feel that you have very little control and must depend on other's. This too will pass in time and is motivation to add extra exercise. From 20 to 25 etc I'm up to 30😊
Acetone for the marker
Thx Tmcelin
I wish i found this video 4 months ago. I had shoulder surgery on my super spanatus tear 4 months ago and a still cant lift my arm up over my shoulder. Surgeon said my other 2 tendons (bicep) were aggravated but didnt touch them. I still have a lot of pain when i try to lift my arm up. Worried that I have a slap lesion/tear. Gonna go in and see him. Ugh
Hey Matt, So sorry that you are still having pain 4 mo out. I hope you dont have a SLAP biceps tear. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
I had rotator cuff 7 weeks and lower back surgery 8 months prior (l4/l5 with disc replacement and a cage) and the rotator surgery seems a LOT more painful!!!! My other shoulder needs surgery also, I'm not doing it unless I ABSOLUTELY HAVE to!!!! The constant pain, depression, sleepless nights with pain has been relentless!!!!
Hey Big Joe, sorry to hear that your shoulder surgery was so painful. Please let your doc know, there may be other meds out there that can help you get your rest.
I’m fixing to have my infraspinatus fixed Monday I had a rotator cuff surgery on the other arm last year the pain was so bad
Good Luck!
I had labrum repair and tenodesis done 3 weeks ago. Unfortunately I ended up in the hospital 6 days due to pneumonia from aspirated blood into the lungs from a lacerated throat when intubating. While in the hospital I had to remove the wrist from the immobilizer to lower my PJs to use the restroom and felt a pop and my arm went numb. The surgeon saw me 10 days after the surgery and noticed a Popeye arm and when I explained what happened he said the tenodesis was now a tenotomy. He says it won't affect my recovery. He ordered an aggressive rehab program because I had frozen shoulder before the surgery and he wants to avoid that from happening again. I have been having a very sharp pain under the armpit that goes down the arm all the way to my fingers. It also goes to my chest and scapula. I have no strength to even do the wall walk or lift the arm with the assistance of my good arm with the pulley. When assisted by the therapist they can move it almost to head level while lying down but it feels really weird. I had surgery on my other shoulder 3 years ago and recovered really fast and well. Im worried something else might have been ruined but doctor is on vacation till next week and so are therapists. I'm going to try to do some exercises I found online on my own.
Do you think I might have hurt something else. I can reach for wallet and move forearm to do regular daily things but can't lift the arm at all.
David, So sorry for your complicated recovery. It is hard to say if something else happened. This is a really tough spot to be in. Give it some time as your still in early recovery. Hopefully your doctor can evaluate your shoulder more closely at your next visit.
12 days post op Rotator Cuff repair here. I have two tips. My Number one tip is if you can afford it, get an adjustable bed platform for your bed that raise your head and feet. They have them that can fit in your existing bed frame or flat on a platform type bed. They work with any mattress. You may be able to rent one. Sleeping in a recliner gets very old very fast. With this, you don't need to sleep in a recliner and you will enjoy it long after you are healed.
My Number two tip is to buy or rent an ice machine. It circulates ice cold water into a pad that is designed to be secured to your shoulder. It is a lifesaver when it comes to pain management.
Hey Steve thanks for the tips! I agree with both of them!. Good luck in your recovery. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Hi Steve I’m four weeks out of surgery. Right shoulder but my challenge is my left is also out!! Lame!! Agree with your ice machine bought one but returned it as it was just to cumbersome. It’s important to ice!! Good luck 👍🏽 with your recovery!
@@ritamartin1119 Hi Rita, my surgery was Dec 11th so I'm about 4 1/2 weeks post op. I see the Doc next week and I hope I can stop wearing the sling. I hope your rehab and PT go well and you have a swift recovery!
Mine was 12/12 !! Seeing the doctor next week too! Hopefully PT is soon!! I’m a 69er wanting to get with it!! Wishing you also the best in your recovery ❤️🩹
Hi! Where do you get an ice machine like that?
I’m scheduled for a right shoulder anthroscopy in 2 weeks,my rotator is completely torn and not attached in one spot,and I have two other tears that has to be fixed as well,I’m very nervous and scared to have it done but I know it has to be done,especially since there’s times I can’t move my arm,the pain is quite intense….my surgeon said when I tripped and fell I really did a number on it ….would you recommend that I order some gel ice packs and have plenty on hand? I’m also getting a bed rest upright pillow so I can sleep upwards and not laying down
Hey Shane thanks for the comment, so sorry you need to have surgery. I think getting an ice machine is better than ice packs ( if you can afford it). Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
This the ice machine (cryocuff) I think works well. Cryocuff: amzn.to/3LGXDjx
So true. About comparison
Had traumatic injury in Feb 2023. Had to wait for mri bc of iron infusion.
Had rt tear repair and decompression and clean up in September 2023. The pain was excruciating and therapy a challenge.
Had left shoulder large tear and bicep repair in March 2024. Now at 3 weeks. Had to discontinue opioids at day 4 bc bowel impaction. Haven’t looked back on pain meds. Maybe a Motrin post pt but not really painful.
In the meantime. Grossly obese friend with mobility issues had surgery with complete tear with almost no pain but she wimped out in pt and is having big issues
Neighbor decided after 4 days he wasn’t going to wear sling at all after large tear surgery. His wife who is an er nurse finally gave up and he is doing fine. But he was really fit before traumatic injury.
I am compliant patient so I got to take bolster out two weeks post surgery on the left shoulder.
Still not a hundred percent on right shoulder but so much better than pre-surgery. Left repair to be determined.
It is a personal journey. I would add a number 6 to your list. Be patient. The first 6 weeks are make or break. Trust the force. Don’t be a jerk. Watch out for people who aren’t mindful of you bc all it takes is someone who is not paying attention to you to slam into you. Even if released from sling, maybe wear it in public for the first two months just to be cautious and alert people. It can also prevent well meaning big hugs from people. Lol
Thanks for a nice pov.
Sandra, Thanks so much for the comments, they are really appreciated!
@@rotatorcuffexpert thank you for your reply. I have to admit that Vegas weather has just hit mid 90s and our pool looks so inviting. Not going to take any chances and start hydro therapy until my surgeon gives me the green light. 12 days and counting.
Hey Sandra, Hope you are doing well. How is your recovery going?
@@rotatorcuffexpert I am going in for second post-op visit tomorrow. Hope to discontinue sling and start active ROM PT. The shoulder feels pretty good. Bicep is a little hot. The other shoulder which is almost 6 month post op is still not what I had hoped for. Both are better than before surgery but not as good as pre-injury.
I am concerned about tingling, ‘dead’ felling in right hand post surgery. Comes on with repetitive motion. Had carpal tunnel in other hand years ago. Doesn’t feel like that. Thanks for asking.
If drawing with a dry erase doesn’t work, use an alcohol swab.
Great advice.
Got it with acetone.. Thx!
Just had replacement surgery in my shoulder 3 days ago. I was behind the pain the 2nd night. Let me tell you. It hurts like he'll. Thankfully I'm now in front
Jose, yes stay ahead of the pain. Take the meds like your doc recommends. Good luck in your recovery. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Good info - and a Mr. Clean erase will take the blue sharpie off. :)
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I’m 16 days post surgery for a full thickness RC tear (arthroscopic) and open bicep tenodesis. I’ve been in the sling consistently, as directed, including the abduction pillow. Within the last couple of days, I’ve noticed some discomfort on the inner elbow area, toward the backside of the arm. When I remove the sling for pendulums and stretching, upon letting the arm dangle, there appears to be an oblong pertrusion (assumably a muscle?) at the location of the pain. This area is sensitive to even minor touch, and it feels like it’s being pulled/stretched when the arm is straightened out. Back in the sling, no pulling feeling but the abduction pillow is pushing into the area, causing more pain.
Any thoughts on this?
See your surgeon could be a number of things.
It is hard to tell, it could be a muscle or just swelling. Definitely go to your surgeon and let him look at it. That is the best and safest way to make sure it is nothing serious
Donna has this always been your YT handle?
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Wiping the white board with alcohol usually works for me
Hey Fran, yest that did work. Are you having surgery soon?
Dec 2022...SLAP w 7 anchors, RCR, SAD and a sub-clavicular someThang. (pitched and rose too much hell in my youth...reckless abandon, I'd say). Ex pharmacist, so counting all those pills prob wore me out lol
By Sept '23 had a ridiculous exacerbation of osteoarthritis which made humeral head look like a spike protein or a mace lol.
This lead to TSA in Jan '24. My ROM had decreased to only 45° lifting arm front and side. Excruciating pain.
Was doing " better than any TSA they had ever seen" at PT rehab postsurgery. Prob 3-4 weeks ahead of schedule at 11 weeks. ( home exercises are a habit after 2 years and I only missed 2-3 days in all that time)
Therapist got overzealous on April 1 and overloaded the pulley weight and popped my proximal bicep ...Popeye now. ROM is crap.
Surgical repair on Monday morning.
I'm getting pretty tired.
62 y.o. physiologically and physically young male. Mesomorph , so shoulder muscles are big and, a-hem, super strong...it's genetic.
God must be slowing me down for His reason and I'm going to use the time for contemplation of Him and for, hopefully, more growth.
Ya can't rush a good thang.
Pray for me.
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I had a rotator cuff repair in 2015. The pain was tolerable. I refused to take the heavy drug because I didn't like the side effects. The worst for me was PT. It was extremely painful because my arm wouldn't go up. After a few months, I got a cortisone injection which did nothing. My orthopedic decided that I had adhesions and had to have surgery again 6 months later. It worked well. Main thing is, trust your therapist but use your own judgment. Do you therapy at home as prescribed.
Maria, Thanks for the comment and thanks for subscribing! You give good advice. I love "trust your therapist but use your own judgement".
Is it weird to not have any pain? I keep seeing how this surgery is one of the most painful recoveries but I've only had minor discomfort. I had the arthroscopic repair for a full tear and to reattach some of the bicep. It has been 6 weeks and I feel fine without using the sling but don't want to reinjure it by doing too much.
Linda that is great! It is unusual to have minimal pain, however I see it over and over in my pratice. While not typical is it such a blessing when it happens! Good For You Linda!
I am 57 year old active male with a SLAP tear and some bicep tendinitis in my right shoulder. It was dislocated in high school football 40 years ago and I have done PT for probably 30 years ...with some relief. Age has pushed me to have it taken care of ...March 7th, 2024. Any tips, thoughts or feedback appreciated. Paul in Toronto
Hey Paul, Good luck with your surgery. It depends some on what exactly is being done, but the general concepts in this video are important. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Draw over the sharpie with a regular whiteboard marker, leave for a minute or two then wipe off
Thanks for the tip. I used acetone and it came right off.
My mother today had the rotator cuff surgery but she got the tereible pain just after she became conscious after the surgery ...does that anaesthesia wasn't spplied to her shoulder or it didn't work out. Please tell.
@pragati10, So sorry for her pain. It can be either. I hope that she can control her pain. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
magic eraser for the blue sharpy
Thanks Ed! Are you having surgery soon?
Scribble over the marker you want to remove with the dry erase marker. before it can dry wipe it off with a clean towel. Do a small area forst so you can see it works.
Hey Bob, Thanks for the comment. Are you having surgery soon?
@@rotatorcuffexpert Yup, May 15th. Shoulder is a major mess of tears.
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It will be six weeks since surgery on Friday. I noticed my left arm is significantly smaller than my non surgical arm. Is this normal and will get better with oysical therapy
Hey Donald, good question. It sounds like you have some atrophy? Any time an extremity is immobilized atrophy will happen. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
I got a slab surgrry on my ahoulder 3years ago. But I have still pain after working out. Dr. Said surgery was done well but I had inflamation. So I took medicine for months and got a shot on my shoulder. However I still can not work out. What ahould I do?
I would recommend getting another opinion. A second opinion is never a bad idea.
I could get that marker off your white board
I didnt get instructions and I had surgery yesterday, when to I do the circles? When do I take the bandage off?
That depends on what exactly was done. Reach out to your surgeon. Good luck @sf1144!
10 weeks post op shoulder rotator cuff surgery, supraspinatus partial thickness tear and biceps tenodesis, my question is when i can sleep on surgical side? Thank you
Hey Billy, Great question. Typically it takes a while before you are comfortable sleeping on that shoulder. That being said I allow my patients to sleep however they like whenever they are comfortable. I would touch base with your specific situation and tear. Good luck in your recovery.
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@@rotatorcuffexpert thank you. Next week I'm having surgeon review appointment I will let you know how will goes. My physio is happy with my recovery progress.
I have 2 anchors. From day 1 I removed sling and went on without it for some hours. There was some discomfort, but nothing major. I almost had no pain whatsoever, didn't need meds at all. My doc didn't say anything about being active, I'm kinda doing it on my own. Feel like he doesn't give a shit. I have no idea if I'm doing it right. Please help
Please be careful. The last thing you want to do is to have to have another surgery. I would reach out to your doc for clarification. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
Also move your fingers. just a week can give you a stiff painful hand that may never get better. I had surgery in June and still can't make a fist. my hand is still stiff and swollen as well as super sensitive to touch. I'm still in OT trying to make a fist.
Yes Pamela, Moving the fingers and wrist are important. A stiff hand takes a long time to get "unstiff"
@@rotatorcuffexpert It sure does. I'm getting discouraged.
I just got surgery with a nerve block and I can't even feel my fingers yet.But I'm still trying to move them a little with my other hand just because it's so important 👍
Hello. 🙂 How soon after a complete tear should you get your surgery? In other words, when is it too late (approximately)? They put me in therapy for 2 months with no MRI and then saw a complete tear in the front with a bicep move with the MRI and scheduled a surgery for nearly two weeks later. I am in week 3 of recovery. What are my chances of complete recovery? Still feels detached as it did in therapy for those two months (doing ALL the moves I'm not supposed to do, of course).🙄👍
Hi Marti Jo, Water fasts ugh,,, I know i need to do one. There is no hard and fast rule on how long is too late. In my practice I like to do the surgery within 3 mo. Hope this helps. Please let us know how you are doing in your recovery
@@rotatorcuffexpert I sure appreciate your reply! It does help. I feel the more we ask the professionals, the better our understanding.
Check out Dr. Jason Fung to start. It's a smart art. 😉👍
good advice with the bicep tenodesis. after week 5 arm was feeling good, shoulder rotator cuff still bit sore... but I've caught myself lifting 20-30 pound objects with both hands or 10 pound shopping bag with just the left arm. cant help it. force of habit.
Crokka, Thanks for the comment. Yes it is difficult to slow down sometimes, once you begin to feel better. Glad you are doing well
Can you do any damage if you use your arm/shoulder normally 2 weeks post a biceps tenotomy.
Julian, well I guess it depends on what you think "using your arm/shoulder normally" means. What were the recommendations from your doc? Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!
I have undergone this ACL tear surgery in right shoulder few days back..am 53 year old working woman....when i can start working with right hand as usual
AA, thanks for the comment. Have you been evaluated by a shoulder specialist yet? That is the first place to start. They can help you and your recovery
You can remove permanent marker from your white board by scrubbing the line with Dry Erase marker !!!
Thanks gramaChatherine, Are you having surgery soon?
I am at almost 5 weeks post surgery. I had a RCR, SAD, and bicep tenodesis surgery. I am still having swelling and pain in my collarbone and under arm areas. My physical therapist says that I'm behind with range of motion and that I need to work on pain management. Im not sure what to do. I feel defeated because I'm doing my at home exercise and icing. Im really ready to give up!!!
Valencia. hang it there! You are still just in the beginning of recovery. Give your self some grace. Also talk with your doc and see if there are other meds you can take to control pain and stiffness. Please consider joining our FB group or join our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets!.
For stiffness you can rub magnesium oil, and try going to hydrotherapy
I had surgery to repair supraspinatus full richness tear. 3 mths ago. Still limited movement and bad pain. I have infraspinarus tear. Should I have this repaired also.
Pain is wearing me down
@user, sounds like it is time for another eval and maybe a repeat mri?
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Hi Dr, great informative video, thanks for the upload.
I had a supraspinatus 1cm cuff repair, mini open and arthroscopic and subacromion debridement 11 weeks ago. The surgeon used swivelick anchors and fibre wire, I'm now going through physio. I did have 2 weeks of trap muscle spasm after about 10 days.
The surgeon and physio seem happy with my progress yet I'm a little concerned with the weakness and stiffness on my external rotation. Using the theraband I can only get to about 30°, as opposed to 60 on my good arm. The shoulder then is stiff and painful beyond that point.
I was a bit worried that I may be experiencing adhesive capsulitis. Sorry for the query but do you think I just need to be a bit more patient, excuse the pun!
Thanks🙏
I was told external rotation takes the longest to get back.
@melissaknotts788 Hi. Thanks for the reply. I feel do weak and stiff in that plane of motion!
Patience is always the best first suggestion. Some times we do not get all the motion back for quite some time. I think internal rotation (reaching behind your back) is the last to come. Good luck in your recovery!
@rotatorcuffexpert Hi Dr, thanks for the reply. I think I'm heading in the right direction, slowly! My surgeon said the same about internal rotation, but I demonstrated to him I have zero problem with that ROM already for some reason! He was quite surprised and speculated I have some inflammation and tissue scarring. My addiction and ER with bent elbow is the most difficult. Thanks...
My husband is having his right rotator cuff repaired Right now actually. Im unsure of which muscle/muscles is torn or how bad it is. He had the Left rotator repaired 2 years ago. 3 muscles were repaired. Yeah, it was pretty bad. Now he complains of minor pain in the back of that Left shoulder. I think he may have reinjured it.
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I can tell you how to get the Sharpie off the whiteboard. Just scribble over it with the dry erase marker and wipe off right away.
Bevegrif, thanks for the tip! hope you are doing well
If you trace the line with the sharpie, you can then use IPA to wipe it off.... and thank you for the info. I've had repairs on my right shoulder when I was younger. I am looking at doing it on my left. My doc has mentioned a SLAP repair, bicep tendonesis, and shaving the clavicle for arthritis issues. I wish I had access to all this 20 years ago. With all the resources available, it empowers us as pt's to understand and be informed in the decisions about our care!
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If you will heavily draw over the sharpie with a dry erase marker to completely covering the sharpie mark you can then wipe it off.
Thanks Kelly! are you having surgery soon?
Yes@@rotatorcuffexpert
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@@rotatorcuffexpert Thanks I did!
I have had my Achilles tendon repaired and ten months ago I had rotator cuff surgery. I will say shoulder surgery was the worst.
Jason, I agree shoulder recovery is very hard!
I had a rotator cuff and labrum repair surgery last October and the tear was like about 2 inches long and was paining so bad that before surgery I could of raise my arm cause am a athlete and it was cause by over worked anyhows fast forward 2024 January this present day am on the way to a proper healing started therapy and also started back gym slowly and I feel terrific but am taking slow but for anyone thinking about getting the surgery done please do it do not contemplate
Demeter, thanks for the comment. I am glad you are feeling better after surgery!
Maybe try magic eraser...but VERY lightly. It could ruin the finish on the board. Good luck!🍀
Thanks Erin, are you having shoulder surgery?
My shoulder cuff surgery was22 December but icañ not comb the hair IAM very intelligent problem please tell me what can idoidont know English very well please answered
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Ice reduces blood flow to the area. Blood flow means nutrients. Nutrients are needed for healing.
However, as you point out, ice should be used in the beginning. If if not, there will be an increase in inflammation and swelling. This results an extra pressure. Which results in pain. Which results in need to reduce that swelling.
That is exactly right Bertrand!
Have you ever added stem cell therapy to the recovery process after surgery?
Hey edrae, I have not. It is not covered under insurance so adding 5k to the surgery cost to the patient seems a bit excessive until we have firm data that stem cells work efficiently. Please consider joining our FB group or join our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets!.
7 months out of this surgery can we swim or at least get in the water and walk around a bit? What should we watch out for in a warm pool while exercising gently?
Pamela, As you already know, everyone and every repair is different. That being said 7 mo out from a shoulder surgery in most instances, water would be fine (check with your doc). I would watch out getting in and out of the pool -not to slip and fall.
I have been swimming twice and it is wonderful. No pain and blissful effortless movement in warm water. I didn't check with doc because I'm discharged.@@rotatorcuffexpert
Not exactly rotator cuff related, but take an Expo white board marker and go over the permanent Sharpie marks. That should take the permanent marker off your white board.
From a retired Kindergarten Teacher…
Thanks Julie! Should have known that a Kindergarten teacher would have the solution!