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Rotator Cuff Injury - need help to modify prone position
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<blockquote data-quote="mhdick" data-source="post: 462159" data-attributes="member: 21347"><p>If I were in your position/condition I would ask about a cortisone shot in the shoulder prior to doing any surgery and some therapy. Since there is nothing torn, a shot to reduce pain & inflammation, then some therapy to increase stability in the shoulder joint might be enough for you for quite a while - months to years.</p><p>I am a physical therapist and have seen a few folks who have had the end of the clavicle/collarbone removed and you may have a 2 month rehab (and feel fairly good), but it will still likely hurt for a while after this. Maybe not as much pain as you have now, but you won't "feel good" for at least 4-5 months, give or take. </p><p>Not to question your ortho at all! but a shot can certainly reduce inflammation (and pain!). Some targeted strengthening exercises can help stabilize the shoulder joint also.</p><p>Best of luck to you and a speedy recovery!</p><p>BTW - is this a specific injury, or just general overuse over many years?</p><p> </p><p>I was thinking if you tried prone, but kept your left arm more under your body instead of out to the side it might help - because when you bring your elbow out to the side or out in front of you, the AC joint will move in ways that cause more & more pain now. just a thought. not sure if this would work, though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mhdick, post: 462159, member: 21347"] If I were in your position/condition I would ask about a cortisone shot in the shoulder prior to doing any surgery and some therapy. Since there is nothing torn, a shot to reduce pain & inflammation, then some therapy to increase stability in the shoulder joint might be enough for you for quite a while - months to years. I am a physical therapist and have seen a few folks who have had the end of the clavicle/collarbone removed and you may have a 2 month rehab (and feel fairly good), but it will still likely hurt for a while after this. Maybe not as much pain as you have now, but you won't "feel good" for at least 4-5 months, give or take. Not to question your ortho at all! but a shot can certainly reduce inflammation (and pain!). Some targeted strengthening exercises can help stabilize the shoulder joint also. Best of luck to you and a speedy recovery! BTW - is this a specific injury, or just general overuse over many years? I was thinking if you tried prone, but kept your left arm more under your body instead of out to the side it might help - because when you bring your elbow out to the side or out in front of you, the AC joint will move in ways that cause more & more pain now. just a thought. not sure if this would work, though. [/QUOTE]
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