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Years ago, I tore my rotator cuff while lifting and carrying children in a daycare. I couldn’t take time off from work for physical therapy or surgery then. Now, I have chronic pain that’s worse at night. Is it too late for treatment?4 years 22 weeks ago1126
Years ago I had a rotator cuff tear of my right shoulder. I opted not to treat it with surgery. I got by with doing an exercise program for many years. Recently, I quit doing my exercises and got a bad infection in the shoulder. Is there any connection between the two?3 years 11 weeks ago486
Why would they not do a shoulder replacement for someone with a bad rotator cuff injury?51 weeks 3 days ago202
Why is it when you hurt your shoulder, the doctor doesn't want to do surgery right away and wants you to wait. I hurt my shoulder in the spring and I'm doing exercises and stuff. It does feel better but it is still painful. My doctor said to wait another few months before going ahead with surgery.1 year 5 weeks ago545
Why do I sometimes feel popping and snapping in my shoulder when I move my arm?8 years 37 weeks ago4739
Whoa! I had arthroscopic surgery on my shoulder yesterday. Home today. I jumped on the bathroom scale and I've gained 10 pounds. I wasn't even in the hospital overnight. Is this from the operation? What's going on?4 years 22 weeks ago547
While skiing recently, I dislocated my right shoulder. This is the second time in less than a year for this shoulder. I'm in a sling, like last time. If I keep it in the sling longer, will it lessen the chances of this happening a third time?8 years 15 weeks ago362
Whenever I reach overhead with my right arm, the shoulder on that side automatically lifts up as if I'm shrugging. This doesn't happen on the left. What could be causing this to happen?5 years 37 weeks ago420
Whenever I reach my hand above my head, I hear (or feel, I can't decide which) a popping sound. Then it hurts like a son-of-a-gun until I'm almost all the way up, then it feels much better again. What could be causing this strange pattern?1 year 23 weeks ago610
When my husband hurt his shoulder playing football, his arm went blue and cold. His doctor said it was urgent that he have surgery to fix his shoulder. What happened that would cause his arm to change color like that?1 year 5 weeks ago297
When I watch my son wind up and throw the ball when he's pitching, I can't help but wonder how that extreme motion is going to affect his shoulder joint years from now. Are there any studies to show what happens inside the joint?3 years 39 weeks ago354
When I was pregnant, the doctor took ultrasound pictures of the baby. Now I've torn the rotator cuff in my shoulder. They are going to use ultrasound to look for the tear. Is this the same test?5 years 41 weeks ago451
When I was pregnant I had an ultrasound of the baby and could see everything clearly. Yesterday I had an ultrasound of my shoulder for a torn rotator cuff tendon but I couldn't tell a thing. What can the doctor see with this test?4 years 18 weeks ago327
When I was 16 years old, I had a pretty bad football injury to my left shoulder. Now at 28, I have limited shoulder motion and constant pain. The surgeon I saw has suggested a procedure called shoulder resurfacing. What can you tell me about it?27 weeks 3 days ago175
When I hurt my shoulder a few months ago, the doctor made me move it around while she pressed on it. This ended up causing pain. It turns out that I had something called an impingement. Is it normal to do a test that causes pain?1 week 2 days ago18
When I had my knee replaced many of my friends had already had this same operation. They gave me lots of advice and information. Now I'm getting ready for a shoulder replacement. I can't find even one friend or relative who's had this surgery. Are folks who have this done happy with the results?4 years 2 weeks ago329
When I had a bike accident in Sweden the physical therapist there did acupuncture on my shoulder. I've never seen a PT do that in the states. Is it legal?4 years 18 weeks ago315
When exercising, what is a "kinetic chain"?6 years 36 weeks ago428
What's the most likely thing to go wrong with a total shoulder arthroplasty?8 years 17 weeks ago368
What's the difference between shoulder replacement and resurfacing?1 year 25 weeks ago361
What's the difference between shoulder laxity and shoulder instability?29 weeks 2 days ago652
What's the difference between adhesive capsulitis and a frozen shoulder? I've been told by two different doctors that's what's wrong with my arm.2 years 43 weeks ago547
What's the best way to train for a sports climbing competition? Right now, I lift weights and just practice my climbing speed. But maybe I should be doing something more specific.1 year 8 weeks ago194
What's the belly-press sign? I've read two medical reports on my daughter's shoulder injury and both say this is negative. What does it mean?4 years 27 weeks ago3028
What's an acromioplasty? My sister is having one next month. I'm supposed to go help take care of her after the operation.4 years 52 weeks ago969
What's a SLAP shoulder injury? Is that a new term for rotator cuff tear?4 years 27 weeks ago2469
What's a reverse Bankart injury? I've had surgery to repair a Bankart lesion. I've never heard of a reverse one. I saw a report in our local newspaper that a favorite athlete of mine has this condition.3 years 26 weeks ago2562
What's a dead arm syndrome? I heard them talking about this on ESPN Central but I don't really know what it is. Is it like a stinger only in a baseball player rather than a football player?34 weeks 2 days ago1551
What's a bioabsorbable tack? The orthopedic surgeon who did my rotator cuff and cartilage tear repair says this is what was used to hold it together.3 years 36 weeks ago412
What kind of anesthesia can I expect to have with a Bankart repair? I've had bad reactions to drugs in the past.4 years 2 weeks ago373
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