Rave: Arthroscopy

[Radbird]

I was finally released from PT and referred to an orthopedic doctor. I have an MRI scheduled for Monday.

So, finally, 6 months after I first sought medical help, I'll know what's going on in there. And hopefully get it fixed.

With as good an experience as you had, HJ. <<fingers crossed>>

[Hungary Jack]

Well good luck Raddy. I take it PT didn't alleviate your symptoms?

I am 8 weeks removed from surgery and doing pretty well. I have graduated from range of motion rehab to strength-building in the rotator cuff. My PT is saying probably another 4 weeks, then I'm on my own.

[Radbird]

HJ - my range of motion was 135 when I started PT, 65 when the therapist decided I was done. So it got considerably worse.

MRI was a strange experience. Kinda like being in a coffin - and I even think this was an open MRI because there were no sides on the machine - just 2 large discs they sandwiched me inbetween. Still claustrophobia inducing when the top plate is about 1/2 inch from the tip of your nose. I kept my mind busy by running through things like baseball leaders - the 500 homer club, the 3000 hit club, etc. - then MILFs, then GILFs, anything to keep my mind off of things. I was better towards the end until my shoulder started throbbing. I thought maybe whatever the hell those loud banging noises were sending through my body was causing it, but the MRI lady said it was probably just because I couldn't move it. Took about 40 minutes but seemed like an eternity.

[Hungary Jack]

HJ - my range of motion was 135 when I started PT, 65 when the therapist decided I was done. So it got considerably worse.

MRI was a strange experience. Kinda like being in a coffin - and I even think this was an open MRI because there were no sides on the machine - just 2 large discs they sandwiched me inbetween. Still claustrophobia inducing when the top plate is about 1/2 inch from the tip of your nose. I kept my mind busy by running through things like baseball leaders - the 500 homer club, the 3000 hit club, etc. - then MILFs, then GILFs, anything to keep my mind off of things. I was better towards the end until my shoulder started throbbing. I thought maybe whatever the hell those loud banging noises were sending through my body was causing it, but the MRI lady said it was probably just because I couldn't move it. Took about 40 minutes but seemed like an eternity.

I know the feeling. I had to fight off the rising panic when they slid me into that machine. Generally I am unflappable, but those machines creep me out.

That decrease in motion for you is scary. Almost sounds like scar tissue or (gulp) increased tearing of the cuff. I hope the surgery goes well.

[Dillagii]

Get opinions from Mark Prior and Kerry Wood on how to handle MRIs. They should be experts by now.

[Radbird]

Got my results today. I do not have a complete tear, so no surgery for now. I have rotator cuff tendonitis and adhesive capsulitis and scar tissue around the shoulder. So they gave me a cortisone shot and sent me back to PT with a 6-week follow-up.

It feels great now, but the anethesic shot hasn't worn off yet.