I couldnt move, I couldnt sleep, I couldnt do anything. "https://www.linkedin.com/company/azalea-orthopedic/", However, for those who are suffering greatly, it's a comfort to exchange experiences on this painful, and at times lonely suffering. It has been brutal. Under my armpit, my wing bone, my upper shoulder near my neck, anywhere that was sore I did it every two hours all day. A large tear can prevent the tendons from healing completely, and it may be too difficult to heal the entire tear without surgery. 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. For this purpose a follow up review was booked after 4 weeks and in that review the patient requested to try CSI. They may also have some foam mattress toppers for those who want a softer mattress. Maybe some extra padding underneath, if it isn't soft enough already. The first two weeks after a rotator cuff repair are all about trying to find a comfortable position for the shoulder in the sling during sleep and wakeful times. Stiff shoulder: A stiff shoulder is one of the more common complications of rotator cuff surgery, with one study finding 20 percent of patients experiencing postoperative stiffness. Does this sound typical. As long as I could sleep and deal with it. This allows a skilled surgeon to examine the joints key structures. The success rate is 70 to 75 per cent with primary surgery, while the failure rate for revision surgery is only two to five per cent. Funny, I was in Santa Cruz 2 weeks ago. I tried it a couple times before and kept going back to the recliner. "opens": "08:00", Early strengthening will help to establish a solid scapular foundation and prevent tightness and re-tears. If particular attention is not directed to the patient during the positioning, a cervical disc may be injured or aggravated. (I cannot take NSAID's because I am also on blood thinner.) I tore this rotator originally about 10 years ago. Registered in England and Wales. Posts: 26. I typically recommend non-surgical treatment for an isolated injury to the biceps. It was my dominant arm, alas. Im getting more nervous the closer we get. "Monday", But only now are you asking if it's OK to go? 8 weeks, you are definitely in a bad part of the recovery. So I was massaging with a lacrosse ball constantly, putting it on every area, up against a wall and doing squats so Im rolling up and down the wal with that ball on every spot that was tight around the surgery area. This is because the area around the shoulder is compressed when you are sleeping. Our team is ready to individually assess your condition and create a plan for your recovery. My recliner was my friend for several weeks. Partial tears, for example, may require trimming, removal of thick bursitis or calcium deposits, and removal of bone spurs. He is more able to advise you than strangers on a cruise forum. Thank you for the information! I am a 55 year old female and had my surgery on 12/02. Rotator cuff pain is often worse at night. When appropriate, non-surgical treatment may be the first line of defense, but our physicians will also inform you when surgery is needed. Is it normal to have pain 3 weeks after shoulder surgery? It's true, no one really tells you about the level of pain involved and as a result I have been nervous as well about re-injuring myself doing more than I should. The usual recovery time before resuming any weighted work is 14 weeks. DH had to help me with almost everything: dressing, cutting food, you name it. I putter around the house but need to stop and ice my shoulder with my arm well supported with pillows several times a day. Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use I really missed my bed. It requires a long, slow recovery. I had an MRI done Monday and see the Dr Friday to go over the results. If you're only able to sleep a couple of hours in bed now, it won't be much better next week. Tears in the rotator cuff may be small or large and can be repaired by transferring a muscle from another part of the body to replace the damaged cuff. I also had my neck fused 3,4 5 6 7 and a plate put in 10/18/17. I started back to work as well. The physio says that the overall shoulder inflammation is likely to continue for 3 to 6 months, which came as a surprise to hear. I just think everybodys different and being active and massaging the muscles around helps a lot. For this website, I can type on my phone with my left hand! I do believe some deep tissue massage around this time was helpful as it could well have dispersed some scar tissue. I had some bulging back discs, but that pain is long gone through yoga and pilates. These activities will help to keep your shoulder strong, and they will help you prevent injury to the area again. After the op, the surgeon said that the damage was greater than he had expected. Im still learning how to use this site so please forgive me if I repeat myself here and there. Shoulder bursitis affects the subacromial bursa, which sits over the rotator cuff. So sad and yet the pain I am feeling today after a one mile hike is confirming your assumption. "https://www.facebook.com/AzaleaOrtho/", This is because the rotator cuff muscles lack full control of the shoulder. In most cases, this can get treated with home care, but if the pain persists, it is time to see a shoulder surgeon. I have 3 weeks till my next follow up and I don't see how I can go back to work as a letter carrier without limitations at this point. Karen. The pain was excruciating and I cried constantly. What is normal pain after shoulder surgery? This made a huge difference to me. Shoulder Stiffness. Do physical activity, as suggested by a physical therapist. Although she was super pushy and hard on me, and I wanted to kill her early on, she was a lifesaver. I'm surprised you are in physical therapy already. Is there a lot of pain with rotator cuff surgery? Two hundred seventy-four patients (153 [56%] men and 121 [44%] women; mean age, 53 years) were analyzed. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. I'm really curious why your doc is having you do exercises during the initial 6 week period. At Week 6: add supine cane exercises. If not, they can remove the bursa. As you said, don't sit and wallow. "@type": "GeoCoordinates", It is very emotionally draining. At Hyderabad Shoulder Clinic, Dr Chandra Sekhar. How you care for the shoulder in the weeks and months that follow will also affect the success of the operation. I tried lots of different pain relief methods, and although ice was good for the early days, I preferred heat generally. The common symptoms of rotator cuff tears (RCTs)are shoulder pain and shoulder dysfunction, which are similar to other shoulder diseases such as frozen shoulder and bursitis [15, 29, 30].Patients with shoulder pain and limited range of motion are usually assessed by physical examinations in an outpatient setting to obtain an initial diagnosis of their shoulders []. I was very nervous of pushing too far, and it was a good year before I started using a decent amount or resistance in exercising. I rate it 95% perfect. That was done on March 5. They do ice and the tens unit for 15 minutes after each PT. If you have a nerve block, it is normal for your hands and fingers to be numb for some time after surgery. :o( I turned 58 one month after my surgery. }, { I will try to be more active! 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. Torn labrum redislocated after surgery. Unless you have "cancel for any reason" insurance I doubt that you can cancel at this late date without a 100% penalty. I'm thinking of starting one-on-one Pilates. I'm driving with no problems and I'm happy for that! Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. I didnt know that was a possibility. Re: RC surgery 10 weeks ago. { And by "sleeping" I mean a few hours here and there. not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. But if you have symptoms of shoulder surgery, such as pain, numbness, or . No offense to drug addicts; I just don't want to join them. This is all new to me. "@id": "https://azaleaortho.com/contact", What helps rotator cuff pain after surgery? Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use I'm just starting week 5 post surgery. I can tolerate the discomfort there. ", If you have to lift at work, you'll need to wait at least 3 months. Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard! Here is a step by step approach to return to golf after rotator cuff shoulder surgery: Get cleared by physician who performed the shoulder surgery Get a thorough evaluation from an expert physical therapist who specializes in golf and golf swing biomechanics Solve the root cause of your pain, identify any risk factors and other current impairments Ill keep reading other posts but this will probably be my last post here! Also, your physical therapist. Do NOT increase your pain level, and definitely do NOT do these moves unless your doctor has given approval. You must never drive with the sling. Thanks. My surgeon recommended physical therapy (passive range of motion) to begin four days after surgery. Move your fingers and thumbs in and out of your fist 5-10 times an hour. I guess everyone is different. I am 9 months out from my rotator cuff surgery. Something about the bed made my arm ache. No excessive shoulder extension. I wish for you the very best and hope you are enjoying a break from school and your healing has improved! The pain was excruciating and I cried constantly. Working when I feel up to it, and doing my best to feel better. Keep doing your stretches to tolerance. There are four common phases. Follow the tips of the doctor to get well as quickly as possible. I've been using ice, but like you, I prefer the heat. Physical therapy is very painful, but I'm doing my exercises daily.well, not as many reps as I should because it hurts so much afterwards. "email": "info@azaleaortho.com", Most patients, when lifting the arm up overhead, will notice that the head of the humerus bone will ride upwards and restrict motion. B offers several types of surgery, including minimally invasive arthroscopic repair of the rotator cuff and superior capsule reconstruction if necessary. 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. Too soon will likely cause the injury. Icannot wait to have a deep tissue massage. "https://twitter.com/azaleaortho", I'm still in the immobilizer unless I'm doing my excercises, visiting PT, or taking a bath. If there are conflicting instructions from your doctor and therapist, please meet your doctor to clarify. The pain is so bad at times. I had extra pain meds, but I didn't want to be medicated into a stupor! I am sleeping on my back (I am a side sleeper) in a bed that elevates the head so I have managed to avoid the recliner, but the pain is still bad enough to keep me awake, or wake me up several times a night. What Are Some Immediate Treatments For the Rotator Cuff Problem? A shoulder immobilizer may be required for 4-6 weeks for maximal healing. It may also take time to regain full strength in the muscles used during movement of the arm and shoulder. Started August 27, 2021, By If there was a recliner in our cabin, I would be much less hesitant to go. He said to rest my arm for 2 months and see if that helps. "dayOfWeek": [ "Friday" The Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery Timeline varies significantly and can take 6 months or more. Due to this I have returned to some of the more basic physio exercises - pendulum swing, neck flex, outward rotation etc to calm it down again. I had a torn labrum in 2 spots, my rotator cuff debrided as well as a bicep tear fixed. Thanks ! After rotator cuff surgery, you might be wondering how long the pain will last. Thats all I can think of right now. I panicked and called the answering service for my surgeon. I started therapy 4 weeks after, and it is definitely not for the faint of heart. This will help relieve the pressure on the rotator cuff and aid the healing process. Yeah, I am at 50 weeks. Sadly, that shoulder has begun to ache in the last several months as a result of using that arm almost exclusively because my other shoulder hurt so much. I believe stretching is the key to recovering your range of motion (ROM). If I feel Im not up to going, they will fill out the insurance forms for me. LauraS Still soreness during and after every single run at 5 months this week. After 3 weeks, passive exercise was initiated, avoiding provocation of pain. . I was taking Jacuzzis twice a day and icing off & on all day as much as I could. Can't lift arm. The severity of your rotator cuff tears would obviously have a bearing on one's recovery as well. By now, my therapist and I were best friends! New to the forum here. There are a number of reasons that the shoulder may become stiff after rotator cuff surgery. My doctor has me off work for a minimum of 6 months due to the extensive repair of my dominant right arm. They did an mri and the Dr. said I have a tear in my rotator cuff. 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. Full recovery typically takes four to six months. After surgery, you should expect to be in a sling for about 6 weeks. At the PT appointments, they always start with heat and end with ice. A shoulder surgeon will likely prescribe you a physical therapy program that will last at least three months. Do you have insurance? Tolerable, but it is unnerving me because I am not doing much and its hurting. The pain will get better. Thanks. But OK. I'm not sure if I am going to face surgery or not. I'm now at 10 months post op. If you experience rotator cuff pain, call Dr Chandra Skehar. That means that there is no need to stay overnight. One thing I noticed is my neck was always out. ] Time to slow down my jets. , p.s. The massages I get from the therapist are life changing. This can cause shoulder pain, stiffness, muscle spasms, numbness, and tingling. Call your doctor if you have a temperature of 101 degrees or more, redness or discharge from the wound, sudden and severe pain, or numbness or tingling in your fingers or hands. My therapist was very good with acknowledging my pain threshold. I got home from work and noticed a bulge in my bicep area. I would talk to your Dr. This technique allows your surgeon to evaluate and repair the tear using a few very small incisions instead of one large incision. Good luck to you! I still have some pain, but, my arm can do more things that it could do even one month ago. I found the pain unbelievable and was so unprepared for it being so unrelenting. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you probably have a long way to go yet. Bevmail. The first 2 to 5 weeks were the worst pain. It happened about four months ago with surgery scheduled next week. I followed the PT instructions to the letter and on reflection I wonder if maybe that was such a good idea because I was always in so much pain afterwards. If I flat out said that I dont want to go or wont go, he would be disappointed but not angry about it. "Wednesday", I find that sling position is critical. Especially at night. Read it can take up to a year for normalcy. I had a hard time not being active because I am extremely active normally. This time, tho, it is for my neck, which is also riddled with arthritis- not sure if it was always that bad and I just didn't realize it?? Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? This is my story. Still can't raise.my right arm. So hes very good at what he does. ARTHROSCOP ROTATOR CUFF REPR, Repair biceps long tendon rupture, Arthscpy shldr dstl claviculectomy, Arthscpy shldr decompression, are the procedures that were done. In any event, and I'm sorry for commentingon your husband, but in light of your circumstances, he seems very inconsiderate. He does a lot of famous athletes from all over the world that come here to see him. I'm curious to see what the one year mark will bring in December. We should occupationally compare notes. Do's after Rotator cuff surgery: Move your fingers and thumbs in and out of your fist 5-10 times an hour. Today, I heard a pop in my shoulder and immediately I have pain in the upper arm and shoulder. Damage or tear to this structure can result in limited movement of the arm, including the inability to raise it above the head or rotate it. 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. Your healthcare provider will likely prescribe pain medication to help you manage the pain. It has helped however, to read all these posts and realize that my experience is not so unusual. Right now, I am just taking this one day at a time. Another thing not mentioned before the op, was the possibility of things swelling. I would assume that your steward could locate a lounger from under these circumstances for you. Inflammation of the bursa is usually the result of long-term overuse of the shoulder. Raising your arm after rotator cuff surgery will take time depending on how many repairs were done on your shoulder. "@type": "PostalAddress", Wear the sling in uncontrolled environments (like outsideof the cabin), bring baggies to use as an ice pack, do my at home PT exercises, no swim strokes that use the shoulder in the pool (OK to stand there and gently move my arms back and forth, use pillows and my sling in bed. Powered by Invision Community. "telephone": "9039397500", Wow! The day after surgery was . I felt like not going back to my PT a week ago since it hurt So Bad, but I am continuing it. I wish you all of the very best in your recovery. We do have lots of similarities. Restarted running 5-6 mile a day from week 3/4 after anchor and suture rotator cuff surgery at surgeons direction. Haven't driven since surgery. If there are conflicting instructions from your doctor and therapist, please meet your doctor to clarify. I had physical therapy after one week. All I can say is that religiously doing PT at home and at therapy is vital for your recovery. However, I can't move my arm like he wants, am in pain constantly, my shoulder is "heavy". I know this post is 3 years old but I came across it and I feel hope. The strength training for me only started a few months after the surgery. After six weeks, patients should be able to resume their normal exercise routine. I hope you still have time to arrange this. Who ever said sleep is overrated should try this. Patient is a UK registered trade mark. I know my rotator cuff was not completely torn off the bone, but it was torn and needed repair - I just had no idea it would take so long for recovery. Patient testimonial 16 weeks post rotator cuff surgery. Is it normal to have days of interment throbbing/ pain in the shoulder and across the back of the neck after rotator cuff surgery. I didn't drive for a long time after my surgery. The first phase involves managing your postoperative pain. If the tear is massive, the recovery time will be longer. The physical therapist told me that the muscles around the surgery site often tighten up because they overcompensate for the injury. Its looking like I may have rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder. Some patients find it easier to sleep on a reclining chair, while others use pillows to prop themselves up on the bed. My son-in-law is having it done in a few weeks. Honestly that was the worst part of the whole thing, pain was secondary. We were offered a really good deal from our travel agent 5 weeks ago. If you have a sedentary job, you should be able to return to work in just two to three weeks. While it depends upon the nature of the surgery, the skill of the surgeon, and your personal resilience, most people I've known are much further along than you are. 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. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. How do I know if my rotator cuff surgery failed. 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. I am still getting pain, mainly as I have started swimming again, I also think I can carry heavier stuff than I can and it clearly isn't ready. However, you won't need to take 5 months off from work to recover. There should be room for recliner or lounger. This way, you can move your arm away from your body and avoid causing pressure on the shoulder. 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. mnothing is written in stone. { I'm still in the recliner, but I can't sleep with this discomfort. Check with your PT. I was "cleared" by my doctor at 4 months. Prev; 1; 2; 3; Next; Page 1 of 3 . I am 9 weeks post surgery. Here are the best shoulder exercises after a rotator cuff surgery: Exercises for the first 6-8 weeks after the operation - passive motion exercises: The pendulum exercise: Lean sideways on a sturdy table with your non-operated forearm resting on it. All was (is) going fine. started PT 9 weeks ago. Range of motion is a "forever" thing. Ill just fall if I cant steady myself . The surgical procedure usually takes a few hours, depending on the extent of work needed to repair the torn tendons. I was not prepared for this journey. Casing in the morning and lifting 50lb trays of mail, carrying a mail sack and opening and closing the sliding door on the van will be a challenge. Using common sense is key to healing I believe. I couldn't move, I couldn't sleep, I couldn't do anything. Why is rotator cuff surgery recovery so painful? I slept sitting up for 3 months, and then with pillows under my arm in bed. My doctor said he expects me to have full range of motion at 8 weeks. Take your time. 40 subjects were followed post-operatively for 24 months after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery Subjects were assigned to an Accelerated or a Slow rehabilitation protocol 19 subjects in Accelerated group (17 female; 2 male) Age: 57.68 years (40-69) Height: 1.56 m Weight: 75 kg (55-92 kg) 21 subjects in Slow group (17 female; 4 male) I worked hard at my exercises, took A LOT of advil, used a ton of ice, used my tens unit under my clothes at work, and eventually saw results. Anyone out there recently returned to shooting after rotator cuff . If he really wants to go, he should be willing to do whatever it takes to keep you safe and comfortable, and I'm sure he will. Shoulder aches with weather change. At. Pain in my right shoulder has become unbearable. I'm glad your pain level is good! I went to PT after two weeks and only have a few exercises to do so far. Most rotator cuff repair surgeries will require you to wear your sling anywhere from 4- 8 weeks from your surgery, depending on how extensive the rotator cuff repair surgery was. One included a repair of a torn biceps. He said he didnt know how bad the tear would be until he got in there. (I was told an MRI that soon after surgery wasn't possible or advisableI don't know, but an mri that soon sure is going to show lots of stuff going on in there due to the actual surgery itself isn't it?.) }, I also know I am losing more and more range of motion. Im looking for people that have gone through this for advice based on their experience. Read our editorial policy. 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, it's too painful. Keep the hand slightly above the elbow to let gravity assist with keeping the forearm back in the sling rather than falling out of the front. For a small tears, full recovery time is about four months, for large tears, six months. I was released by my surgeon May 5, 2017. Phase 2: Active Motion: 6-12 weeks. Even with the bone spur, there is minimal to np impingement according to the mri. By You are just going to have to do what feels right to you. Each patient recovers at a different pace. No, it sounds like you were in more pain than I currently am. I had my surgery 3/20/18. I still wear the sling when outside the house as it is an uncontrolled environment. Even jiggling the arm in a car ride while in the sling made it ache. Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? I slept in my recliner for weeks! offers several types of surgery, including minimally invasive arthroscopic repair of the rotator cuff and superior capsule reconstruction if necessary. Goals: You are asking a bunch of folks on Cruise Critic whether you should go? Sometimes the balcony only has chairs, not a lounger. But once he got in there he told me the next day it took another 45 minutes because the tear was 95%. Slightly overwhelmed. Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6BA. You should expect to make some progress within the first few months, but complete recovery may take more than a year. "address": { Physical therapy is an important part of recovery from rotator cuff surgery. Will it ever end? Sometimes I forget and try to do too much and I can feel the shoulder get achy later in the day. 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