Labrum Tear anyone?

[mike145]

I tore the posterior labrum in my right shoulder about a year and a half ago. Fortunately the MRI said it was not a SLAP (whaterver that means). The first opinion I got reccomended surgery, the second opinion wanted to try extensive physical therapy first that would hopefully prove surgery unneccessary. I have been doing the therapy for about two months now and there has been some improvement in range of motion, strength, and pain. However, my progress has not been what I anticipated since I am still not able to perform any upper body exercises that use the shoulder. I think surgery is inevitable which really sucks because post-op recovery takes almost a year. Does anyone have any experience with this sort of injury that could advise me? Thanks.

[abbott737373]

did the same thing and went through all of the PT and my recomendation is to get the surgery. you will most likely need it eventually so why not get it over with so you can start the post op pt and get back to as good as you are going to get to. i wish i had mine years ago, it never got better.

[Ruper]

I agree. I went in for surgery 2 months ago expecting and mentally prepared to deal with a SLAP tear. Although I didn't have a tear in the end - it turned out to just be a bit loose, I did however need surgery for bone removal and cleaning. I had put it off for months thinking it would get better, but should have had it done earlier than I did. I can hear from your tone how you feel - I've been there, I remember it well. Although my rehab turned out to be relatively quick compared to what you will have to go though, from my experience I'd suck it up and get it done.

Otherwise I agree that you are likely to be screwing around with it for a while and end up having surgery anyway. Success rates are high and hopefully the thought of getting back to where your were will keep you optimistic.

My doc said for many people in my situation he would not have recommended surgery, but because I'm so active it made sense. He was definitely right and I think lifestyle, activity level and interests should play a big role in the decision to have surgery.

Good luck!

[mike145]

Originally Posted by Ruper

I agree. I went in for surgery 2 months ago expecting and mentally prepared to deal with a SLAP tear. Although I didn't have a tear in the end - it turned out to just be a bit loose, I did however need surgery for bone removal and cleaning. I had put it off for months thinking it would get better, but should have had it done earlier than I did. I can hear from your tone how you feel - I've been there, I remember it well. Although my rehab turned out to be relatively quick compared to what you will have to go though, from my experience I'd suck it up and get it done.

Otherwise I agree that you are likely to be screwing around with it for a while and end up having surgery anyway. Success rates are high and hopefully the thought of getting back to where your were will keep you optimistic.

My doc said for many people in my situation he would not have recommended surgery, but because I'm so active it made sense. He was definitely right and I think lifestyle, activity level and interests should play a big role in the decision to have surgery.

Good luck!

Thanks Ruper.

[bat4th]

Dude-

I feel for ya! Tore my right labrum and left rotator on the bench before. Waited for years on the surgury and finally did the labrum. It is better but dont think I'd go through it again. Could not lift for about 8 months and did not get back to my normal routine for over a year.

Id rather live with it!