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I suspect that I may have a torn rotator cuff. I dislocated my shoulder several years ago and I still have pain sometimes, especially if I'm trying to reach up for things. What are the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear?2 years 6 weeks ago938
I think I have a torn rotator cuff but I don't want surgery. Is there something I can do to help myself?2 years 6 weeks ago461
I thought I had a shoulder problem. The doctor says it's the AC joint. My shoulder still hurts. What's the difference between these two problems?5 years 29 weeks ago386
I thought I had a shoulder problem. The doctor says it's the AC joint. My shoulder still hurts. What's the difference between these two problems?5 years 32 weeks ago297
I took my son into the orthopedic surgeon for shoulder pain. I am reading the doctor's report, which says there is a positive "empty can test". What is this and what does it mean?3 years 34 weeks ago434
I tore my rotator cuff not once but three times. It's not looking very good for surgery. The surgeon wants me to do six months of physical therapy. How is that going to help?35 weeks 2 days ago154
I tore my rotator cuff playing tennis. During an overhead serve, I felt a painful pop. Afterwards, I couldn’t lift my arm. The doctor told me I tore the biceps tendon and the subscapularis tendon. How could my doctor tell exactly which muscles were torn?4 years 13 weeks ago415
I tore one of the rotator cuff tendons in my left shoulder six months ago. I faithfully went to physical therapy and did my exercise program for the first two months. Once the pain was gone and I could move the arm freely, I stopped doing the exercises. Is it safe now to sign up for tennis lessons?7 years 36 weeks ago369
I tore the rim of cartilage in my shoulder and had surgery to repair it. It's only been two weeks but I'm having sharp pain with some motions. Sometimes the shoulder "clunks" so loudly, my wife can hear it. What could be causing this?5 years 28 weeks ago485
I tore the rotator cuff in my left shoulder years ago. Now I'm having problems with my right shoulder. It doesn't seem quite like the rotator cuff problem I had before. This seems stiffer and less painful. How can I tell the difference between old age and a rotator cuff tear?3 years 39 weeks ago404
I tore the rotator cuff of my left shoulder last year. I tried treating it with drugs and physical therapy but it didn't get better. Now I have to have an operation. Did I do the wrong thing by waiting to have surgery?5 years 11 weeks ago355
I turned 50 years old this year and joined a new group called the Red Hat Society. This is a group of women over 50 out to have fun. Most are 60 or older. Many of them say they've had a rotator cuff repair between ages 50 and 60. Why is this so common?5 years 45 weeks ago349
I understand there are several ways to repair a torn rotator cuff. I couldn't get my orthopedist to give me his opinion about which one is best. What can you tell me?4 years 4 weeks ago365
I used to be a pretty good ball player but I haven't picked up a baseball in 25 years. During a family reunion, I was the pitcher for our team. Oh boy -- my shoulder has been pretty ouchy ever since. Do I wait it out or is it better to see someone right away? I can't decide.2 weeks 2 days ago29
I was a semi-professional weight-lifter for 20 years but had to retire because of chronic AC joint pain. Last year I had surgery to remove part of the bone and take the pressure off the area. I still have just as much pain. What went wrong?3 years 23 weeks ago387
I was being treated for a shoulder problem with ultrasound. At first I got better but then I got much worse. The doctor finally figured out my problem was really a bleeding ulcer from taking medications for my arthritis. Why would the ultrasound help if the problem wasn't really in the shoulder?5 years 29 weeks ago314
I was being treated for a shoulder problem with ultrasound. At first I got better but then I got much worse. The doctor finally figured out my problem was really a bleeding ulcer from taking medications for my arthritis. Why would the ultrasound help if the problem wasn't really in the shoulder?5 years 32 weeks ago311
I was half asleep one morning when I put my nitroglycerin patch on my shoulder instead of my chest. I didn't have any chest pain but even better than that my shoulder pain went away. How is that possible?4 years 14 weeks ago627
I was in the cardiac intensive care unit for three weeks after a very severe heart attack. Ever since then I haven't been able to move my arm over head. The doctor says it's a "frozen shoulder." Nothing shows on the X-ray, so what's frozen?5 years 3 weeks ago349
I was just told that I have rheumatoid arthritis. I'm only 36 years old. So far, only my hands are affected. What other joints will develop symptoms?6 years 36 weeks ago318
I was out skiing with my family when my ski tip hit a chunk of ice. Before I knew it, I was flying through the air. I landed on my head and on my shoulder. Fortunately, I was wearing a helmet. But it looks like I have a shoulder separation. The emergency room doctor said something about surgery as a possible treatment. How do I know if that's what I need?43 weeks 1 day ago184
I was part of a study at the university hospital where my shoulders were examined by ultrasound. They found both my rotator cuff muscles were torn (right and left arms). I didn't have any idea. How come I didn't have pain or something?3 years 37 weeks ago358
I was robbed while standing at the ATM machine last night. The robber pulled my arm back, grabbed the money, and ran. The shoulder didn't dislocate but I felt something pop. Today I can hardly move it. It especially hurts if I try to reach into my back pocket for my comb or my wallet. What do you think got hurt?1 year 9 weeks ago228
I was very active in sports during my high school and college years. I never hurt myself and always felt proud of that fact. But now it turns out I have a rotator cuff tear in both shoulders and didn't even know it. Could these have been there all this time or is this a new development?17 weeks 2 days ago126
I watched an exercise program on TV at home. One of the exercises was to reach the hand behind the back and move the fingers up as close to the neck as possible. I noticed my right arm couldn't go nearly as far as my left. Is this normal?5 years 3 weeks ago350
I watched at a soccer game as the assistant coach helped a young player put his shoulder back in place after dislocating it. I was pretty surprised someone could do this on the field. The question is -- will it hold if surgery wasn't done to repair the torn ligaments and muscles?24 weeks 2 days ago210
I went on-line and found an article about a new way to repair shoulder separations. The surgeons used a tendon graft from one of the wrist muscles. They say it was nearly as strong as the normal joint. Is this operation being done everywhere? I've been putting off having my AC joint repaired for the last three years. Maybe it's time now.3 years 49 weeks ago359
I went to a physical therapist for a shoulder problem. Ultrasound was used to heat the tissue before stretching and exercise. I was told it's a form of heat, but I didn't feel any heat. Can you explain this?5 years 32 weeks ago313
I went to a university orthopedic clinic for a shoulder exam. They found a rotator cuff tear. Now they want to inject a dye into the joint and take some pictures. Can't I just have a regular MRI and find out what they need without the injection?4 years 1 week ago404
I went to see an orthopedic surgeon about getting a shoulder replacement. I couldn't believe all the fuss for a simple shoulder surgery. There were X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and tests galore. I'm thinking maybe I should just look for an old-time doc who will take the old one out and put a new one in. Do I really need all this prep work?15 weeks 1 day ago150
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