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My right shoulder has been bothering me for months & getting worse finally decided to go see a dr & he sent me for an mri, I just got the results from it sent to me but I haven’t spoke with dr yet, anyway results show labrel tear bone spurs & arthritis just wondering if anyone has dealt with this & what was done

Yes, both shoulders, basically the same as what you describe. The surgery and recovery period is long with extensive rehab. I have not had the surgery done on either but rather chose to manage how I do things and there are stretching exercises that also help. I have also gone the route of getting pain shots which did help. You can you tube the exercises easy but go slow at first. I also have bone spurs and arthritis and a bulging disk in my neck and spurs all the way down my spine. So I have to pick and choose which surgery I want to start with and for me excercise and stretching seems to work best. The biggest problem is just not having the strength in my shoulders that I did 10 years ago which is frustrating when you need to do some lifting.

Pretty sure I have a torn rotator cuff in my left shoulder. I have all the symptoms and when I do the home “test” to see if it hurts when I do this or that, it does. I’ve read it won’t get better without being repaired but I’m not real keen on going under the knife for a shoulder. I know many people that have had it done and it just doesn’t sound like something I’m ready to do.

I hate to have surgery also but it’s got to where I’ve only got probably 50% use & strength on that side, I can manage it but it’s becoming pretty aggravating also can’t sleep on that side & it keeps me awake some at night

Had it when I was 20 years old. Surgery in June on non-throwing shoulder….playing baseball in college. It was January before I felt comfortable swinging a bat normally

Had the torn rotator cuff surgery last October. Except mine was still attached on the backside and was too retracted to repair the frontside. Had a lot of arthritis removed from around my collar bone and the collar bone shaved down.
As a result of not having the full blown rotator cuff surgery, I was only in a sling for 2 weeks and no PT. Those that have had the full blown surgery (3 people I know) All said never again, and would do the total shoulder replacement
as the recoup time is much better...

Had both of mine rebuilt. Dr Rogers at Ortho Spine Alabama in Trussville and Hoover is the guy for shoulders.

I had a torn Labrum in my Left shoulder and had the surgery to fix it. Absolutely glad I did it but damn sure don't want to do it again! It sucked. As Skinny says do the stretches so the muscles don't get to tight from non use. The Rehab after surgery was absolute Hell but absolutely necessary. I still can't throw a baseball or football like I used to but at least I dont hurt all the time. I could not raise my arm above my head and had no strength in my shoulder so I couldn't carry anything around in that arm for about 6 months after surgery

If I was going to have a shoulder issue that would be the one I would want. They have those pretty perfected. Heck, mizzou's qb had his done last winter and was up and throwing by spring. When I was working for the athletic department I bet 5+ linemen a year were getting labrum repairs.

I had a torn labrum, capsule, and rotator cuff in my throwing shoulder when I was 16. They have come a long way since 1992 with these procedures. I wouldnt worry about much about it except for the $$$ and picking the best doctor these days.

I have had both shoulders worked on, right shoulder last June. Took a year for me to feel like I had my strength back 100% in my left shoulder, right shoulder is getting there. When you get to where you can't sleep because of it then it's time to have the surgery. The worst part for me was the first two weeks of PT, got to do it though.

Had partially torn rotator cuff, torn anterior labrum, partially torn bicep, and partially detached bicep. Dr Lyle Cain at Andrews in Bham. He did a good job. Rehab sucked. Kept doing the PT exercises after I had done 10 weeks with physical therapist up until I started lifting again. I’m 10 months out of surgery and only notice it now if I lift heavy.

Overall I’m glad I had it done but it sucked

Back in my bowhunting days I was having trouble pulling my bow back. It was set at 80 lbs so I backed it off to 70 and still had trouble. I also had a lot of pain lifting my arm higher than my shoulder. I was convinced something was torn. I had an MRI where they stick a huge needle in the joint and fill it up with stuff. If it leaks out on the MRI, then something, probably the Rotator Cuff, is torn, if it doesn't leak then it is likely an impingement, which it was in my case. Apparently, they are the most common shoulder issue. The Othro Doc went in and shaved the clavicle down. Said to start using it immediately as much as I could stand. I did the rehab and all. This was in the Spring and by August I was back to shooting my bow. I figured that it was from years of baseball and then softball. It got to where I moved from the outfield to 2nd or 1st in softball because I couldn't throw overhand anymore but I was hell on turning a double play with the sidearm release. The Dr. said more than likely it was just a genetic thing. He was right as a few years later my left did the same thing. On the right he opened my shoulder wide open. The left was arthroscopic which was a much easier and quicker recovery.

Like Big Ed says, the first bit of rehab is the toughest or maybe you just get used to the pain.

They said the rehab is easier and recovery is much quicker for an Impingement than it is if something is torn. Hope it turns out OK for you.

I have exactly what you describe minus the arthritis, but my pain gradually was lessening over time. It finally hit a point of no further recovery. Actually just met with my surgeon on Monday to discuss surgery. This was my 3rd visit not including the mri. He said surgery was laparoscopic and to expect 3-4 weeks of shoulder pain and essentially little to no use. After that movement as tolerable (different for everyone based on pain tolerance) and 3-4 months for full recovery with no lingering issues.

Your dr will likely recommend shot first with PT. It did absolutely nothing for mine. My Dr was my age, early 40s, and told me he would move forward with surgery at this point. I’ve lived with the pain for 1.5 years thus far and pain is tolerable. I told him that I was leaning to not being cut on until I couldn’t handle the pain. Now that said, I work behind a desk. I do workout regularly, but stopped lifting heavy years ago, partly bc of issues with same shoulder. If I depended on that shoulder for my living, surgery would be a must.

Mine also wakes me at night, but I have just learned to not roll that way.

I am in the process of rehabbing a torn rotator cuff and bicep connection relocation. THe surgery was not bad and I am not in any pain. The rehab process is a long road but I am making process. If you do what they tell you at home it really helps rehab go better.

Similar injury over ten years ago. Didn't go to a doctor at the time. Just took time to stop hurting, ended my boxing, MMA and weightlifting. Finally got it MRI'd last year and they dx'd moderate arthritis. Over the last few years, I would start lifting and have to stop after a few weeks until I got on testosterone therapy. Time and Test have got me back to where I can lift.

Had labrum surgery and bicep relocation. Took 4 months to get back to somewhat normal activities. But it was well worth it because I don’t have pain anymore and I don’t have to sit around and worry about what I can and can’t do with my shoulder. I’d rather be pain free and have the surgery than sit around trying to figure out how I can do something without causing my shoulder to hurt.

Yep Posterior Labrum tear and frayed rotator cuff cleaned up. Surgery is the only fix because it will get worse. I put it off 1.5yrs till it affected my sleep. Go ahead and get it done. Follow the PT and you will be fine. The PT is rough but gets better with time. It will never be the same but Im pretty unlimited and do whatever I wish. Had mine done in 2010 and scar tissues still flair up. Also I would say the younger you are the better you will recover.

Delt. with a torn labrum in my right shoulder. Not sure in your age, but a labrum tear can heal without surgery. I fought with mine for close to two years, but between a handful or cortisone injections, I physical therapy and being careful with that shoulder for a bit, mine eventually healed and I am back 100% with full strength, range and zero pain and did not have to get cut on for it.

Same, here, SLAP Bankart procedure done in early Sept (as Ivan was rolling through with sustained 60mph winds) and shot first Mallard on Dec 20th. Labrum tear and Bankart lesion along with 6 reattachment points to rotator cuff. Superior Labrum tear Anterior to Posterior and a Bankart lesion (inferior glenohumeral ligament below the ball joint) repair involving the bicep tendon. The Labrum and Bankart are what kept me immobile in a sling for longer than just a rotator cuff repair, before starting rehab. My left needs attention, but I don't think a Labrum repair is involved in this side, so hopefully the recovery will be quicker. Friends that have had just rotator cuff say that they started rehabbing it within a week, instead of weeks.

Same here, i was about to go under the knife but hated the thought of the long rebab . Took it as easy as i could on the shoulder for the next couple yrs & it finally got better. Still some minor pain at times but was able to avoid surgery