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    Rotator Cuff Repair Should I be concerned?

    I'm sorry for what you are going through and also for having no great suggestions. I would call your doctor's office and let them know about your pain. They may suggest some temporary pain relief medication. I also would ask the doctor and/or your physical therapist about pillow placement...
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    Rotator Cuff Repair biceps tenodesis

    Glad to hear everything is ok! It is so hard NOT to more when you feel you CAN do more! Unfortunately, you can't hurry the healing process -- and the recovery process! You will be rid of the sling soon, and that will make things a bit easier.
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    Rotator Cuff Repair biceps tenodesis

    I hope you are feeling better. I just did my first yoga class today. While nothing hurt at the time, my shoulder is feeling it now! I can't help but wonder -- did I do too much? My best advice is give it a day or two. I know I will go light on my PT exercises tomorrow and see if that...
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    Rotator Cuff Repair biceps tenodesis

    The first few weeks of this surgery are terrible. It gets better but very, very slowly. If you push yourself, you can increase the inflammation and impede your progress. I've been booted from PT (with specific instructions for the next two months) because I exceed the Medicare guidelines for...
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    Rotator Cuff Repair biceps tenodesis

    Depending on how extensive the tear in your "good" shoulder has become, you might be able to go without surgery for quite some time. I learned from my PT what I could do and needed to avoid. The "prime directive" was not to lift a straight arm past shoulder height if are holding ANY weight in...
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    Rotator Cuff Repair biceps tenodesis

    I would check with your PT or doctor's office (including a Physician's Asst) -- whichever is more convenient. As a general rule (I think), your hand should be resting on your abdomen, with your navel about midway in length b/w your thumb and forefinger. Even if fitted correctly, sleeping is an...
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    Rotator Cuff Repair DIYSteve Recovery (full thickness supraspinatus, 2/3 infraspinatus)

    Mark, I've heard of reverse shoulder replacements but never reverse rotator cup surgery! I'll have to look that up! I hope it is successful you and gets you back to where you want to be SOON!
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    Rotator Cuff Repair DIYSteve Recovery (full thickness supraspinatus, 2/3 infraspinatus)

    Hi! Sorry that I did not respond sooner. Unlike the hip and knee forums, the shoulder recovery boards tend to be sparse so I do not visit often. I had my surgery on 11/14/22. I had major (although not complete tear) in bicep tendon and major owies in rotator cuff. Since I was in the gym...
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    THR Boxmaker's RTHR

    Thank you, Elf! I agree this surgeon is a keeper! He has absolutely no arrogance and will address any and all questions or concerns. For anyone interested in the SuperPath approach, his name is Dr. Elvis Grandic and I could not give a stronger recommendation!
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    THR Boxmaker's RTHR

    Hi, everyone! I haven't posted in quite some time and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your wisdom and suggestions along the way. I saw my orthopedist last week and was officially released from care. I will see him annually to monitor my new hip and to watch for any issues...
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    THR Boxmaker's RTHR

    CricketHip, as much research as I did prior to surgery, I sure had -- and have -- a lot to learn! Unfortunately, I probably have a "rinse and repeat" coming up for the other hip in a year or two. I know each recovery is different, but I hope I remember enough of what I've learned on this round!
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    THR Boxmaker's RTHR

    Klassy, thank you for taking the time to respond. It's appreciated!
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    THR Boxmaker's RTHR

    Hi, everyone! I now am 4.5 months post-op and close to where I thought I should be. I have continued with most of my "maintenance" PT exercises which I was advised to continue through mid-May. Since I was experiencing hip pain in BOTH hips, I knew I was doing two much. The only change I...
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    THR Boxmaker's RTHR

    Subie, thank you for your response. My pelvis dipped toward my operated leg side even though my leg is longer on that side. Most of my PT exercises were aimed at correcting that. I no longer feel the difference in leg lengths when I walk although my PT team still see it. He thinks my legs...
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    THR Boxmaker's RTHR

    Layla, thank you for your response. I have read the BoneSmart library article on leg length differential (more than once!) which is very helpful. In addition, I have found my PT exercises quite beneficial and the reason why my strength and ROM are as good as they are. My surgeon found more...
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