Best Way To Know If You Have a Rotator Cuff Tear?
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- Rotator cuff pathology is a common disorder that can be very debilitating. Our guest surgeon discusses the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
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Love that you say, "You are in charge of your own health." The trouble is that it's hard to have a conversation with a doc when he/she is only with you for a few minutes.
Yes small footprint. It can be complicated for sure. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
impossible
Or the surgery he performed is perfectly okay, yet you are in pain☹️
I can relate ..there are doctors who listen to you for just 5 minutes . It’s like you are always racing with your time , and you have to explain more of your pain..but that’s it, your time is up! 😩
Amen!! Most of them are actually burned out and disinterested…Our medical schools are failing all of us! I like what these Doc’s are doing to connect with regular people!
This was a great video. I love how at least 75 percent focused on non-surgical interventions. I also agree with approaching the pain within weeks verses months. Old powerlifter here who wishes I would have seen this before I "worked through the pain"
Glad you liked it Beth. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I suffered pain 😭 on my left shoulder since Nov2022. I’m Looking for solution. Im glad i found this (@TalkingWithDocs) 🙏🏻thanks to this Video. Send from heaven above! 😇
Yeah. I want surgery
Wish you discussed a more damaged repair ! You were headed there, but you stopped 🤔🤔
A total tear like I have , tennis player….
Great video. i had a large subscapula tear and a torn bicep muscle from a fall. I ended up having surgery. Was in a sling for 8 long awful weeks, I was suppose to wear it 10 weeks but I was doing well. My surgeon warned me that the surgery would be more painful than the pain I was currently having. He was right and I appreciate his honesty about that. I truly do not wish this injury on anyone.
Thank you for sharing Sandra. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
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I know exactly how you felt. I had a fall and tore the shoulder out of the socket, after two surgeries and reverse shoulder replacement it's still painful. Will never be 100%.
Agree. I had that damn sling on for 6 weeks in the middle of summer in Australia. It was awful. My right one needs doing but I’m putting it off forever!! The pain Was 10+ 😭
I'm a soldier and got a tear when patrolling. We'd rested up and set of in the dark. I lifted my backpack (40kilos) over my head, but snagged it on my body armour. Then I threw the pack forwards, but instead of letting it go to the ground I stopped it part way. Couldn't sleep for two nights and after being x-rayed was told I'd need surgery. A few guys I talked to said surgery was the worst decision they made. All of them needed surgery for a second time. I decided to use physio to built up the muscles. Now I'm good.
Glad to hear it Hold Fast. Thank you for your service. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I just had a knee replacement, and let me just say it was a breeze compared to my rotator cuff surgery several years ago. The maddening thing? I was sent to P.T for my shoulder, hoping to avoid surgery…instead I ended up with 2 additional torn muscles because the therapist didn’t take me seriously when I told her she was working me too hard. After my surgery, the surgeon called the Therapist and reamed her out. It took almost 6 months of O.T to get me where I could use my arm again. Trust what your body is telling you, and be a strong advocate for your health needs.
Agree Denise. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I’ve been in the physical therapy field for 24 years and this video is the most thorough and pragmatic discussion on rotator cuff pathology. Nice job
Hey tommy. Thanks so much for the kind words and endorsement! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Had arthroscopic surgery done almost 2 decades ago. Where it was torn was from 10 o'clock to 4 o'clock. The recovery times listed were accurate for me. My advice before your surgery to help you prepare is start using your other arm for everyday activities like eating, brushing your teeth etc... that way when you are in intense post surgical pain for that first week your other arm is already somewhat trained it will make things a lot easier and quicker and less messy.
Good call.
Excellent suggestion!
I àm a week out from right shoulder tendon repair and distal clavicle excision.....I am a custodian and do heavy cleaning....worried that the recovery period will be several months.
@@teriwasson7464 Could be your work caused your problem. Maybe consider not going back and doing something else. Did they not tell you that the recovery would be 4 to 6 months of not using your right arm? That would be the time to worry. That's what they told me and I can't do that so I decided to just put up with the pains and limitations for the rest of my life. This surgery is simply not a solution for many people.
This is especially true if you are having surgery on your dominant side. You are probably not used to doing much with the other hand. Dressing, eating, even toilet use. Practice everything!! I had work done on my wrist with about 3 weeks to prepare, and wow am I thankful I did.
This brings back memories. I am a bodybuilder and I had a rotator cuff in both shoulders. I had my left one done and then my right one done about 2-3 years later. The right shoulder didnt hurt until about 2 years later so I knew it was my rotator cuff. I had a great ortho surgeon at Fort Wayne Ortho. He explained everything to me. X-rays, and then MRI to confirm the diagnosis. He knew since I weight trained, the only way to get back to normal was surgery. The recovery was long but worth it. I had 12 weeks of physical therapy with each shoulder. Today, I have no issues with my shoulders. So glad I had it done. I am now 52 and I don't train near as heavy as I used to but I still like to push some heavy iron when I feel up to it. :)
Nice Chad! Thanks for watching and subscribing
"Had" 😫🤣🤣🤣
I feel your pain,I'm a Bodybuilder and tore my supraspinatus clean off the bone,stupid hospital left it for 11 months,by that time it was irreparable.
Total loss of lateral strength,can't lateral raise 1kg.
5 operations now and hurts even more.
Hey can you please help me my issue is also like yours only but only in my right shoulder when I make my hand straight upwards and then apply some force it completely banned more backward like how can I explain to you if you use Instagram so I can give you my Instagram I need to talk to you personally maybe you will be my Saviour and help my problem
My mom has a right rotator cuff tear. I wasn’t able to go to the doctors with her. Your video was amazing in helping me understand what rotator cuff injury is. I forwarded your video to her and my siblings. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy professional lives to do these videos. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to new content and learning .
That is awesome Fatma. Hope your mom gets better. Thanks for watching and subscribing
This was such a great video. Three very intelligent professionals, raising and answering questions surrounding the shoulder for those who need to hear it. Thank you.
Very welcome. Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and subscribing
I hurt my shoulder ten years ago lifting something heavy. I immediately felt the tare. I went to the doctor and did a series of PT. A year later at work it was made worst by a student pulling on me. I had a full workup and it is a tare, a spur, and arthritis. I have had a few shots, taking ibuprofen 800 for a period of time along with rest, ha ha! The last shot was a month ago to buy time. I asked the doc to reduce the dose so I wouldn't be so agitated by the medication. I treat it at home with heat and ice almost daily. Because it became a work comp issue and has continued so long I need to have it fixed soon for it to be covered. I am waiting for my recent THR to completely heal before embarking on this next journey. I have heard that this is a more difficult process than the hip. Boy, I have to really gear up! I will keep watching and learning from you all on this now too. Thanks so much!! You videos are such a great support.
Hi susan. Yes it can be more complicated as the muscle and tendon can be compromised simply with age and a poor blood supply. Good luck with your recovery and thanks for watching.
Here's a couple of suggestions as I've been through it already.
Buy a pair of sturdy SLIP ON SHOES- NOT SLIPPERS! You can't tie your shoes at all. I would strongly suggest a pair of slip on sneakers (gym shoes) that as it will help you get in and out of your house with ease. Don't wear house slippers or loose fitting shoes as they are a trip hazzard waiting to happen.. when you're walking up and down stairs you have no ability to stop your fall if you misstep. Don't make light of a daily activity you've been doing since you were a toddler. Your sense of balance might be slightly off with an immobilizer on.
Get a bath sponge that is on a long handle. This will help at bath time to get to parts you can't reach with one hand.
Buy pants that don't require a zipper for on/off. Athletic wear is the best but avoid over the head shirts AND buttons! Snaps work better unless you have family members to help!
@@sallydavidson4471 Wow that's great advice! Are you all bette now with the shoulder? Was the recovery super hard?
Thank you gentleman. It's best for a patient to have an understanding of the basics before they see their docs, super helpful, and admire your commitment to keeping us informed. Best wishes for 2024.
Listening to these doctors, I think I had tear on my rotator cuff of my left shoulder. I had all the symptoms these doctors talk about. I was sleeping on my left side all the time so I laid a pillow on each side to avoid sleeping on my side. I tried not to “baby” my left arm, I would use that arm without hurting it. Lo & behold, after some weeks, my left arm feels a lot better & I am able to fold my bedsheets & stretch that left arm. I am 70 years old & I am now more careful in activities of daily living & I try to strengthen & tone my extremities & the rest of my body! I try not to run to the Dr right away & give my body a chance to heal naturally, which it does!
Thanks for sharing your story I need hope .
Hi Bella. Glad you are feeling better. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Hang in there Magda! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I’m 70 and have now had 4 rotator repairs and 2 biceps over the past 14 years, 2 on both shoulders. Currently in Physical Therapy recovering from a reverse shoulder replacement. I believe I’m on my last resort. I feel like a pro now. I enjoyed your explanations on this subject. Lyme Disease caused bone Spurs that tore my rotators until there was nothing left to repair and osteoarthritis has destroyed my joints.
Wow Rosemary you are a real pro. Best of luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Wow … that fucking lime disease…
Lyme ..
Hi Rosemary.
My name is Anthony. Thanks for telling us your history with surgeries. I had distal biceps tendon repair on left arm 18 months ago. I just found out that my right Distal Biceps Tendon is 75 percent torn. I will most likely be scheduling surgery. However at the same time I am feeling soreness in the repaired tendon and in my left shoulder. This all due recent incident of lifting a heavy object. I requested MRI prescription from doctor for repaired tendon and sore shoulder. It's overwhelming. I reached out to you to ask if it's possible to connect with you. I believe it may be helpful to hear about your experiences and how you persevered. Thank you. I'd understand if you declined this request.
I am up for arthroscopic surgery in 5 days. Gentlemen, I deeply appreciate your relaxed,friendly, and appropriately detailed description. Accurate information pleasantly delivered. Thank y’all.
You are very welcome James. Thanks for the kind words. Best of luck with surgery this week. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
How are you doing?
This is so helpful! My pain came out of nowhere, but I still have significant range of motion. Glad to know a bit more about what’s going on in there and what can be done about it. Thank you!!
Very welcome Dawn. Good luck!
Excellent video! I have a rotator cuff tear (diagnosed via x-ray) and got the injection, so I can say that (at least in my case) it wasn't really that painful, and, as they claim in this video (and in my case) it did break the pain cycle. It's been maybe a year since the injection, and I still have no pain unless I try reaching way over my head- and even then it's not too bad. At the gym, I'm finally back to bench pressing over 200 lbs (in the beginning - right after the injury I couldn't even bench the bar with no weights). So, if you have a tear- hang in there, it will get better.
Glad to hear you are doing so well Cat! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Thx. That’s encouraging to hear. Felt a lot of weakness lately.
Wow that's great to hear. I didn't realize the tear can heal to that extent without surgery and you can even go to the gym.
@@TalkingWithDocs Cat Keys said it was diagnosed via x-ray. I think your video said the x-ray is to see if there are other things going on such as arthritis?
I wholly concur with everything discussed in this conversation. Seven years ago (January) I slipped on a wet floor, landed on my back and couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t lift anything above my head anymore afterward. Two months later I got to see an orthopedic surgeon, who after preliminary diagnostic, ordered an MRI, which revealed a severe rotator tear (right shoulder). He did arthroscopic surgery (March), sent me to therapy and told me to NEVER do anything to disrupt his work. I wore the sling for 8 weeks except in the shower and in therapy. Even slept with it for a month. By September I was back to normal movement but noticeably weaker. Normal use of my arm brought normal strength back, and by March a year later I did not notice it.
Then this year in July I hurt my left shoulder. Saw the same surgeon, who I expected to pursue the same protocol. It surprised me that he did NOT order an MRI but prescribed physical therapy instead, and come back in two months. So for two months I went to therapy twice a week, built up the stamina and strength with the exercises discussed here ~ elastic bands, weights, and working on the technical Latin names for the muscles they mentioned. Returned to the surgeon with NO pain, full movement and fairly back to normal.
Summary of the story: I had all the variations of the treatments discussed by these three ~ MTI, arthro, therapy ~ in my two shoulder injuries. I am thankful I got to see a surgeon who knows all these same processes and was able to correct my issues appropriately. Every injury is different, as my two were, and a good surgeon will know how to put you on the right path. But these three docs are a direct blueprint of what I experienced.
Great video gentlemen. You know whereof you speak.
Wow thanks for sharing your story and validating what we have said. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
For starters, great video! I found it to be very informative. I learned far more from watching this video than from the visit I had with my local shoulder specialist. Since everyone else is including their specific problem, here's mine. My left shoulder has been sore for a month or two. Nothing terrible, just a moderate ache. Then on the 4th of July, our family wanted to have a campfire. I needed to chop a little wood beforehand. On the first swing of the ax, I felt a terrible pain and instant regret. Now I would describe the pain as a burning or stinging pain. It's now July 30th and the pain has not really subsided at all. I've had several visits to PT so far with no real improvements. An MRI is pending the recommendation from PT.
Once again, great video, and thank you for the quality information.
Hi Dan. Thanks so much and glad we can help in any small way. So it certainly does sound like you may have rotator cuff tendonitis and possibly a small tear. If the pain is in the front, it may be related to bicipital tendonitis. The MRI will provide a lot of information that can help guide your treatment. Physio and some type of anti-inflammatory are always a good start. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
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@@TalkingWithDocs I have watched a few of these videos hoping to see someone describe same symptoms as me but haven't seen one yet give you a really fast run down it's my right shoulder and while I can move it like you were explaining if I reach overhead there's some pain and I know to stop but here's what worries is it's also ripping out of place and I don't mean a little bit you I have to actually use my left hand and reach back to the shoulder blade and pull it back into place and the pain is really bad and I don't even have to be moving the arm for it to do it the last time it happened was bc without thing I had a itch on the front of shoulder so went to scratch it with left hand and barely started to scratch and it popped out if you have any ideas on what would help would be much appreciated also sry about the short story above just wanted to make sure explained it good or you wouldn't be able to help
Wow I am having similar to what you describe before the firewood. What did it end up being? I hope you are doing well!
@@user-wb2yv7ll9d Ended up getting arthroscopic repair for partial Slap tear and Biceps tendon repair. It's actually sort of funny that you responded to this from 2 years ago... I just had an MRI done on my other shoulder for the same issues. Looking like November for surgery.
Very good video explaining Rotator Cuff issues. I like the way you share the discussion among the three of you. I have subscribed. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. I too am a Content Creator, meaning I make and upload videos, but my videos are mostly about gardening. Thank you for your work to upload videos to help us, the viewer.
OAG
Thanks OldAlabamaGardener. Dr Weening likes to garden so will definitely check out your content! All the best down in Alabama.
Why are my armpits sticky all the time now? I had a rotator cuff done on me and its terrible iv tried 5 different deodorants and none work iv tried rubbing alcohol, peroxide insect bite creams I have even shaved nothing works I'm so aggravated with this it starting to burn and itch now. Can someone help?
Good explanation. That explains my left shoulder. But you have to have priorities. I've honestly lost track of how many bones I've broken (all of my ribs, multiple times), and torn things in my knees. I have a few torn things in my right arm. My left ankle is partially fused, s1o hopefully that will never +
: to have more surgery there.
Yes I still love my horses. Yes I still ride. My doctors know me. At this rate, I deserve my own monogrammed exam room. I'm sure I sent their kids to college.
@@israeljuarez8830 Have you seen a dermatologist?
@@israeljuarez8830 Have you changed anything in your diet?
I had arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery in 2015 after a fall from horse. I can attest that following the recovery regime of physical therapy made a huge difference in my recovery. It took several months but I can do most things afterwards that I could do before the injury.
Thank you for sharing your experience Mark. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Hey Mark can you throw a ball with full effort? If yes how long did it take you to reach there since surgery?
@@thebbksociety I can throw a softball pretty good if I warm up by throwing short throws and working my way up. That probably took a year or so. I haven't tried throwing real hard, but my softball days are mostly behind me now. I have found out if I get into a nest of yellow jackets, I can still run pretty good. 🙂
@@marktaylor8659 Good to hear that Mark. Thank you for sharing. Going through a similar phase, not sure how long will it take me to hit back the ground. Really appreciate 👍
I've had 10 surgeries so far (military guy now retired), two on my right shoulder alone. Now my left shoulder started hurting 3 weeks ago without relief. I saw my ortho doc last week (he feels its the rotator cuff as I do) so we got an MRI. I'll see him again in a couple of days. The question about the type of surgeries we can undergo is important as I prefer an arthroscope so I will pose the question and see what he recommends. These educational videos are very important for the general patient population, and keeping it simple and entertaining make a huge difference. Thanks for the help and education! Hooyah!
Glad we could help docgonz1! Best of luck with whatever your shoulder future holds. All the best. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
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Did you end up having the surgery? If so, how did it go?
Thanks, that was very informative. I just had an MRI on my shoulder for suspected rotator cuff tear and see my surgeon next month. Now I have a better understanding of the pathophysiology, it will be easier to understand what he is saying.
Hi Kate D. So glad we could help. Good luck with your consult next month. Thanks for watching.
Same case here, planning to under go surgery next week, severe pain while sleeping, is physiotherapy is solution or surgery is best pl let me know
How are you doing?
Had a partial thickness rotator cuff tear 2 years ago. Did PT and followed exercise plan given by therapist. Strength and range of motion slowly improved and was 80% better by 6 mos. Full recovery took about a year.
Beauty Randy. Physio works. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Best explanation I've found so far. Clear, precise, thorough. Thank you. I'll be subscribing.
Thanks so much Peggy
I wish the US had medical healthcare for all covered by taxing the wealthy who benefit by having a healthy workforce. Instead of treating their workforce like a tool, when the tool breaks, throw it away.
@@JR-playlists you could take all the rich peoples money and it still wouldn’t pay for it, Canada has high taxes that pay for “free” healthcare
Very recent cortisone injection for this issue. While there was indeed some mild pain the couple of days after the procedure, the PA who administered the injection was so good that I literally had no idea when she was inserting the needle except for her telling me step by step what she was doing. (The whole thing is done from behind, which was just fine with me...)
And in my case it has meant a significant pain reduction, at least for now.
Hope that might help someone facing this with some misgivings.
Thank you for taking the time to share Tim. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Currently dealing with a rotator cuff injury right now. The urgent care doc said a tear and a pinched nerve. Don't know anything else than that. Got an appointment set up for the 14th with my local ortho. Nervous, but ready to get this ball rolling towards recovery. Watching this let me know what I should be expecting after said appointment. Thanks for all you do for everyone.
Love your video's - You both do a great job explaining in layman's terms what is going on. Last year at this time I was just beginning the recovery on my second left knee replacement, and it has gone excellent, wish I had it done sooner. So now on to my next problem - My dominant right shoulder 3 prior Rotator Cuff Repairs with the last being in 2005. I had an MRI in April 2021 and the doctor local) said that I have the following - Trace glenohumeral and subacromial so deltoid bursal fluid, Moderate osteoarthritis, Supraspinatus tendinopathy and full-thickness partial width tear involving the anterior insertional fibers measuring 4 mm in AP dimension. Low-grade partial-thickness intrasubstance tear at the supraspinatus myotendinous junction. Subscapularis tendinopathy and low-grade partial-thickness intrasubstance tear of the superior insertional fibers. Long head of biceps tendon: Intra-articular tendinopathy. Labrum: Anterior labral tear, Glenohumeral cartilage: Low-grade partial-thickness cartilage loss, Severe infraspinatus and teres minor muscular atrophy. The doctor said to do PT for 6 weeks 2x weekly. Well it is no better now, and I am not able to throw underhand now. I decided to see the same doctor in December 2021, who did my surgery back in 2005, who is based out of Mass. General. With this being said I was thinking that the doctor may say to do a shoulder replacement, however now I am thinking maybe a reverse shoulder replacement based on the fact that I have already had 3 repairs done. I was just wondering what your thoughts would be, and why. Thanks Rick.
Hi Rick. Fair question. The decision for reverse vs TSA really depends on the strength and quality of the rotator cuff. Usually reverse is reserved (wow those words are very similar) for a totally dysfunctional cuff. Best to have that discussion with your surgeon. All the best. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
If you've injured your shoulder be sure to keep moving it as much as possible to prevent your shoulder from becoming frozen. I know it hurts like hell but if the surgeon has to bust your shoulder out of its frozen position during surgery, your healing time will be increased. I had a machine that worked my shoulder everyday after surgery. Do all the PT and you will be pain free and get your mobility back. I still do the exercises to keep my shoulder strong.
Initially I don't think my Dr. believed me about my level of pain before surgery but after surgery he admitted my shoulder was really bad. He had to remove my muscle, trimmed it and re attached it because it was so frayed and damaged.
Biggest thing, do your physical therapy.
Before and after.
Thank you for the wise words Aj. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Great video! Super helpful. I’m a bodyworker who specializes in scapular mobility. Over 25 years and thousands of bodies, I can tell you that the majority of the general public has no where near full ROM. When you have chronic tight muscles and adhesion, a dog jerking your arm on a leash can create a tear. Or a simple fall or sudden movement like swinging a tennis racket
Ya'll did great working together to explain, made it interesting to the laymen and thoroughly filled me in.
Glad we could help P J D. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Excellent. Comprehensive, nicely paced, the right amount of humor and easy to understand. I really like the way the three of your interacted. I was sure I would need surgery and skeptical of my Dr's advice to try analgesics and PT even before ultrasound, cortisone, X-ray or MRI. The discussion about surgery and the lengthy recovery period was refreshing and rare - especially for surgeons. I'm starting with PT and Voltaren thanks to you. I am a new subscriber. Thank you gentlemen.
Very welcome Big G. Doing our best to deal the straight goods. Good luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I tore my rotator when I was 32. I knew because of the pain and weak throwing(football). I laid off the throwing for 8 yrs. I chose not to have surgery. I exercised & strengthened it lifting light weight gradually for several years. I started throwing the ball again at 40. I got my arm back! It took a while but it healed on it's own with the proper therapy. I'm 60 now and still throwing lasers.
Nice Conditionally Unconditional! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Well done: Clear and understandable. I appreciate the good use of specific medial and non-medical terminology.
Thanks so much Lawrence. We try to keep it useful but not super boring! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
"Getting old isn't for wimps"
-Foster Knight on his 99th birthday
That’s funny Jose. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Injured shoulder 18months ago and it’s finally pain free and functioning.what I’m saying is, it takes time without stressing it
That's the truth!! 💯
I may have a rotator cuff tear. My DR. said that I may need a reversal rotator cuff surgery. What’s the difference between a plane rotator cuff or a reversal rotator cuff surgery ? Ann
@@arleenstone4907 Pls speak w/a licensed Physical Therapist b4 making any 'decisions re incisions' on your bod. 18 mos later still recovering frm surgery to repair tears in my rotator cuff, but suffered a minor upper spinal injury frm the op. Glad tb alive though! Good Luck Chick🤙
Wonderful video!!!! I’m a 62 year old 100% Disabled Veteran and an Above Knee Amputee of the left leg due to trauma. I had a Spinal Cord Stimulator installed on my spine to help with neuropathy and nerve pain.
I had some Rotator Cuff tears on my right shoulder surgically repaired in 2019. The surgery and heal time is brutal!!!! My surgeon said “There’s nothing worse for the shoulders than crutches”!
Crutches are a necessary evil for me. In Feb. 2021, I came into the house from taking the dog out. My left crutch was wet from the snow and it slipped on the kitchen floor and down I went. I landed on my elbow, which jacked all my weight onto my left shoulder, causing it to hyperextend and I’m convinced I tore the upper Rotator Cuff Tendon and possibly more.
I went to physical therapy for six weeks before giving up, due to the pain just getting worse with exercises.
The VA has taken this long to authorize an MRI and since I’ve been favoring my left shoulder, now my right shoulder is also hurting, so they have authorized an MRI of both shoulders. I’m scheduled for MRI on Jan. 10, 2023, almost a year after the injury. I’ve had one injection in both shoulders. It helped my right shoulder, but not my left.
I have a Gastric Bypass surgery scheduled on March 6th to repair my third Hiatal Hernia. I’m 5’ 11” and weigh 230 lbs.
I also need foot surgery because my fourth metatarsal keeps trying to come out the ball of my foot, causing a pressure sore and blister to open up!
If I were a horse, they’d just take me out to the end of the pasture and put a bullet in my head.
Out of the three surgeries, I know the shoulder surgery will be the most painful. I guess I will end up having ropes inside both my shoulders, a chicken egg sized stomach and my only foot, which was reconstructed when I was 21, will now have a plate installed. I’ve had my right knee ACL reconstructed back in 1998, and I’m bone on bone there. So next will be a knee replacement. I guess someone has to help the doctors pay for their cabins and boats!!!😂
Happy New Year everyone!!! I wish everyone the very best as we struggle through these extremely difficult times!!!!
Hi Terry. First , thank you for your service. Second sorry to hear you are having such a difficult time but it sounds like you have a great attitude and we wish nothing but the best in 2023!! We salute you. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Wow, I absolutely appreciate this video. I'll have to look into physiotherapy. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much happygj79! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
That absolute last thing you want to do is do therapy with out having a cat scan or MRI. My mom did therapy 84 year old with out MRI. They had to go in and do a replacement because the therapy stripped all the cartilage out because she had a couple huge bone spurs that no one new about because no scans were done prior to treatment.
@@louielouiepks These doctors, like we're seeing so much with particularly this last year and a half publicly, are being controlled by bureaucrats within medicine, so even though there's a basis in science, a lot of physicians aren't being mentored to use the basis in science, but to rely instead on clinical measures alone. you don't prescribe "therapy" without knowing what your rehabbing, that's 180° backwards, to arbitrarily have somebody come- in and move they're arms ambiguously for half an hour, One direction, or another.
you design (rehabilitation) based on where the flaws (damage) is and you only know that, if you perform certain lab tests first, MRIs,:
for whatever reason I have never been able to get a straight answer why doctors are so reluctant to order an MRI! ?
what goes on with the procedure of an MRI, that makes it so costly ?
I've never been able to research and find a straight answer to that. I've learned the hard way and it's becoming more apparent systemically that you shouldn't be in "AWE" of someone, just because they have an M.D after their name. they do not know everything, they're limited to what their specialty they've been practicing has been and they're further limited by how they were trained and where they are working currently within the bureaucracies (administrators) involved,
ESPECIALLY within
H,M,Os
The average lay person who has a pain problem and goes to a doctor for answers
doesn't have enough of an understanding of terminologies to be able to "unpack" what they're hearing, to understand whether they're getting good treatment or bad treatment.
they don't know literally whether that doctor is dazzling the patient with brilliance or completely confusing and baffling the patient with bullshit simply because it's all like hearing "Greek" to the average lay person. they don't know what a clinically "diagnosed" term even means and how there is no science if something's clinically "diagnosed",
it's an opinion, that's unverified, without any things like x-rays or MRIs or a biopsy, or blood work,
It used to be routine practice that a doctor in their office- examining you would suspect something, and then order lab work to verify that doctor's theory, less and less that second phase where they're ordering lab work to verify the clinical theory is not happening, thanks to all the bureaucracies & red tape and money changing and bean counting that's going on with so many medical plans, particularly the HMOs.
Thanks so much for your very informative videos. I'd like to request a comparison video of when and why to choose a "partial" knee replacement rather than a Full knee replacement. I had a partial done and this surgeon used the robotic method and I'm totally happy with it. It did take longer to heal that I thought it would, like a whole year, but after that it's been great, Full motion and no pain. I can even kneel in the yard to pull weeds. On the other hand I have a family member that had a full knee replacement and it took 18 months to heal and still can not kneel on it. I'd just like to see something that discusses when and why a person should request partial over full or to agree to full and not partial. Thanks so much for considering.
Hi Casual2020. Thanks for your question. So the main reason to consider a partial knee replacement is arthritis in only one of the three compartments and minimal deformity. Not all patients are candidates. This is a fair question to discuss with your surgeon. We tell all of our patients that it takes 1-2 years to full recover. Continued good luck and thanks for watching.
I've had RC in my right shoulder for years, tho I didn't realise what it was, but usually after a week or so the pain would go. Since mid October last year I have been suffering again with it & after Christmas I decided I couldn't put up with it anymore. I've had to change my driving position, remember to support my right arm with my left with anything a little heavy, even a saucepan, & carry any shopping in my left hand not my right. The NHS waiting lists are crazy, which I know from personal experience waiting for my 2 knee replacements which I did eventually get, so I booked to see an Osteopath privately. He diagnosed the problem within about 10 minutes & told me off for having not gone to him sooner!! The therapy is helping, which is including acupuncture, & I try to do physio at home. But he has mentioned an ultrasound might be needed if it doesn't start to have a bigger improvement. Your video was excellent as always in explaining the different possible sorts of treatment available. Thank you for all your hard work in putting all these videos together ❤
Very welcome Loraine. Best of luck! Thanks for watching and subscribing
I found this video very interesting as I too have been, and still am dealing with serious shoulder problems. I just had back in May my 3rd replacement on my right shoulder which was a reverse total shoulder. Now, after an attempt to relieve pain with a steroid injection in my left shoulder, my surgeon yesterday decided to do a replacement on my left shoulder. I signed the papers and on his list for hopefully by March. I would absolutely love to see some videos from you guys concerning shoulder replacement surgery. Thank you very kindly for doing these very helpful videos.
Hi Canadian Airgunner78. Sounds like you have had your share of shoulder issues. So yes we are planning on doing some follow up shoulder videos that discuss replacement. Thanks for watching and good luck in March.
So how did your surgery go. I hope it went well.
@@6mdollarman281 Wow I am do impressed with your optimestic vibe. That's what it takes for your outcome to be great. I will be having surgery soon as well. I was a bit scared until I read your reply. Thanks for being so awesome. I hope your next surgery will be your last surgery and you'll be healthy wealthy and wise. Keep being great!😁
@@chameelatorrence6935 well again thank you for your kind words 🙂 I have been through this a lot so I pretty much know the beat. But for your upcoming surgery, please go into it knowing that you're in really good hands. I know what it's like to be unsure and nervous, believe me...however, trust in your surgeon. You'll be great! I'll share something with you.... I've now had 22 surgeries. Most of them ortho. This last one, is the first one I've been able to get up and walk around with only 3 hours afterwards. I was in recovery for about an hour and a half, mostly waiting for a room to become available...but then once settled in my nurse asked if there was anything I needed....I said yep! Let's go for a lap around the floor. So with her by my side, and some slow steps, I was up and on my way. I honestly wouldn't change anything about this. So to you, I wish you all the luck in the world. You're going to do fantastic. Put the good out in the universe, it helps! Please be sure to come back to this thread and let me know how you make out. Sending you some seriously awesome vibes and a hug to boot! 🙂
@@6mdollarman281 👍i sure will let you know my outcome. Your kind inspiring words are like a heartbeat for me right now. I was so nervous and just happened to stumble upon your comment and you are everything🤩! Thanks for sharing your experience and I'll be commenting to you soon💯
Was doing military and overhead presses at a new gym where the rack bar is waist level instead of eye level and easily noticed pain probably 30 min after I was done. Dont think its cuff pain but maybe doms or a strain thanks to this video. I've done this workout for a year with no probs and I know bringing the bar back down to rack at waist level when your arms/shoulders are exhausted is a huge difference in effort.
For sure James. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I was in a hi speed car accident the nite of my 22nd B.D.when I was about 32 I’d been to many dr’s for my back and I was getting an X-ray by a dr for my back and he says how long have your shoulders been separated?i don’t know what you’re talking about,my fricking back is killing me. Since then I’ve had 1 of the shoulders done 2 back surgeries,both knee’s replaced and I just turned 66.I’m gonna live to 100. Painfully!
Wow Barry that is crazy! Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I had a massive full thickness tear in my right rotator cuff in 1994. By far the most painful surgery and recovery I’ve ever had. Since 2014 I’ve had 5 knee surgeries, including 3 total knee replacements (yes 3). The rotator cuff repair and recovery was the absolute worse.
I have had a total of 7 knee surgeries, both knees, and 3 replacements. My rotator cuff surgery was the worst surgery I have ever had. Threw up for 3 days and nights in the hospital. Didnt sleep at all, didnt eat nothing. And now I have torn it again. I have been putting it off for 4months but its keeping me up for days at a time. Cant sleep unless I'm totally exhausted. Its tough.
Thanks for sharing Neil. Stay out of the OR! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Hi Jo Ann. Good luck with your shoulder. Sleeping is often brutal. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
I had full thickness tear also and I agree, it was the worst pain I ever experienced. Worse than my knee replacement.
Before any surgery I would look into using your own 'bone marrow concentrate' (stem cells) and PRP to inject growth factors in the problem joint.
Hi D. There is some evidence for PRP in rotator cuff pathology. There is ongoing research that will likely provide a more definitive answer over time. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Fourteen years ago I was diagnosed with a full tear in my right superpinatos rotaor cuff. Thank you Dr Paterson!!! I'm totally pain free now
That’s awesome Michael
Thank you for this very instructive information on rotator cuff tear. My wife (a senior by a few years) is doing physio for this problem as I write. She has had a very painful experience - having damaged her right shoulder in a fall (face plant). It is so good to know there is some help available.
Very welcome David. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
How is she doing?
This helped me understand my shoulder pain a little better. I have sprained both RC's in the past and have experienced reminders of that when I work them too hard. Real bad the past couple of weeks, especially trying to sleep. You guys helped open my eyes a little wider this time and I am going to pass this along to my chiropractor. They have worked on me once 2 weeks ago and it did help for a while. Thanks fellas.
Nice Steve. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I suffered a rotator cuff tear on my right shoulder in 1996. I was 43 and working in a fast paced machine shop. I had several injections and then an open procedure of what my Doctor and a second opinion classified as a significant tear. I feel like I was very lucky to have a great doctor, Dr. Rang of Evansville, IN. My post surgery pain was minimal (less than my open knee surgery). I did aggressive physical therapy and was back at work full duty in 4 weeks. Maybe it had something to do with my Scottish / Prussian ancestry idk. No problems since although I have now retired.
Sorry to hear that James. Good to hear you are ok now. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Having had my left shoulder repaired twice I can tell you that it is 4-6 months after surgery before you are allowed to return to work. My first surgery was an inferior-capsular shift repair, which was an open repair. That scar is on the front of my chest just in from the shoulder joint. The second surgery was a bankart repair through a scope. That time they had to repair the labrum again as well as fix an impingement, rotator cuff, and re-attach the supraspinatus tendon to the humerus. I can tell you all that the original injury was from when I was 17 years old so no it is not just old people who have these injuries.
We would agree Robert. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Has anyone had full recovery via ART? I've had x-rays and US that identified a small tear but extremely aggressive calcification. I've also heard about needling to break up the calcium. I believe the calcification is a result perhaps of protecting the shoulder due to pain. Doc suggests physio, injury was well over a year ago. Anyone with success via ART or needling?
Are you doing well now?
I’m coming up to nine months since my tear. It always hurts with movement, sort of like letting you know it’s always there.
but nothing like the first two months when I had to use my left arm to move my right arm.
Trying to wash my self Amy brush my daughters hair was a struggle and super painful. But over time, you adapt.
At that time afterwards I had a lot of other stuff going on, I went to book in for a MIR and surgery but my kids and husband come first. Crazy family health problems all at the wrong time.
So, you learn to deal with the pain. It actually lessens a bit over time. I still have to chop wood, mow the lawn, cut back the trees and attend to the animals living areas. And go to work at an early education centre.
It’s at night that it aches and let’s you know how much you have pushed it.
I have to lay on my stomach and place a pillow under the injured right shoulder so I can sleep after a couple of Panadol. if I have used hard equipment, Panadol doesn’t do much.
There are times when I swear I did more damage while still needing to do everyday work.
Sitting here now, it lets me know it’s there. But when you have jobs to do to keep a rural household going. Family comes first, mum will be ok.
Thanks for sharing S W. Yes moms are amazing but you do have to take care of yourself. Best of luck going forward. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
Go to physical therapy. They are masters at getting this better. I got 100% function back in my shoulder. I couldn’t mover 10” from side to side. Couldn’t reach for anything without 3 minutes of enormous pain afterward. Couldn’t reach my wallet pocket. Could loop my belt. My shoulder is now as good as when I was 20! 8 weeks PT 2-3 days a week plus homework.
Think of the TV commercial that shows that the adult must put their oxygen mask on first, otherwise, they can't help their child or whoever is dependent on them. You have to take care of yourself first, whether you're a mother or not m b] yk(k
I'm on month 2 of a 5 tear repair it's getting a lot better the PT is helping very much for all the people that are t reading this
Best of luck kaos Theory. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I was very impressed with how thorough your video was. You covered all the aspects in an easy to learn manner. I would give this video a 10/10 rating. Thank you.
Thank you so much Dhaka. All the best to you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
You docs are hilarious 😂
Hi Stronger Pink. Thanks so much. We do our best to keep it informative but slightly entertaining. Thanks for watching.
@@TalkingWithDocs hilarious.....Er humerus....
I had the open surgery, and my arm was on a sling for 6 weeks, when I saw my doctor for evaluation he rebandaged the sling super tight against my chest ,and sent me home for another 6 weeks and let me know he wanted me to keep it tight and immobile.
When I returned and he took the cast and bandage off my arm was stiff like a dead cat.
It alarmed my doctor and me so much and it took months of therapy to recover movement.
All in all it took me about 6 years minimum to recover 100%.
Wow that's a long time. Sorry about your cat.
This video is very helpful, as I just went to my orthopedic doctor two days ago for this problem. One night while traveling home, a deer jumped in front of our vehicle. I instinctively put out my arms to stop myself, and felt something happen in my upper arm/shoulder. It was very painful and has been for a few months. My doctor took X-rays and believes that I have a tear in my supraspinatus and possibly in my labrum as well, so I am going to have an MRI in about a week and a half. Then we will discuss what will be the next step. I appreciate this video. You explain things so well, so that it’s easily understood. Thank you!
You are very welcome Lisa. Too bad for the deer we suspect. Best of luck to you with your MRI. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
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Hi Lisa, hope you are doing well. Did you get the surgery?
Even though I've been diagnosed with a tear (from an MRI), I sleep better lying on the side of the affected shoulder, but if I sleep
on the other side, my shoulder hurts a little bit more.
Hi T Glenn. Yes everyone is a bit different. The key is just to find that position that you can sleep in for sure. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
I have found that also with mine. Both my shoulders are affected but the left is worse than the right and laying on my right side makes the left side hurt worse as if it’s pulling down.
Yup, same here.
@@robinvarnadoe7434 My right shoulder is affected, and I also had the 'pulling down' pain. Now, I use a large pillow and rest my right arm on that, when sleeping on my left side.
Same!
I had a motorcycle accident and had a torn rotator cuff. I went to therapy and did all the exercises they gave me to do at home religiously. I don’t know how much faith I had that the therapy would work but it surely did, healed it completely!
That is awesome ANNIE! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Thank you for the informative video! I have had this lingering pain in my shoulder for quite some time and now I know why. Time to see the GP.
For sure Hermina. You are welcome. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
How are you doing, did you get it checked out?
You guys are great, love your videos. I had both hips replaced after suffering for 5 years and i tell you it saved my life i was headed to Dr. Kovorkian the pain was so unbearable. I'm about six months on one and two months on the other, I'm 62 and my second op has been a little slow but I don't care the pain is gone and i can walk with just one cane. My shoulder has been giving me some fits is why i tuned in. Great Video thank you very much. Oh forgot to tell you I had a cortizone shot in my right elbow 25 years ago and it hasn't hurt since. It hurt for the first 24hrs after that nothing.
Hi Paul. Congrats on the hips. Most patients do very well. Sounds like you have had a bunch of orthopedic injuries. Try to keep moving! Thanks for watching.
This was a welcome find. I know you guys are terribly busy and i'm greatly appreciative that you took the time to create this vid . I thank you gents for being both healers and educators. New subscriber here. Cheers from New Brunswick!
That is awesome Brad! We love your name. All the best to our amazing East Coasters. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Thanks for the video. Definitely tore mine 1.5 years ago. Anytime I do physical work it’s on fire right on top for days. My bicep is also somehow damaged too. They both flare up together. I have been avoiding seeing a doctor because I was convinced I would need surgery and just can’t take the time for that. You guys made me realize theirs options so I better get in there.
Hi Shane. Yes get in there! Often the long head of biceps is irritated at the same time as it goes right into the shoulder joint. Best of luck with your treatment. You can start with some medication and physio and go from there. We totally get it though as the job sometimes has to come first. All the best. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
Hope you are doing better.
I have a full thickness tear, surgery is scheduled for 13 Dec. had rotator cuff surgery on this same shoulder 15 years ago, recently fell onto my left arm /shoulder. Currently Doing 5 weeks of PT prior to surgery
Good luck Stephen. Thanks for watching.
Talking With Docs thank you !
Had five shoulder surgery s. Old steelworker, did exactly what my surgeon and his rehab team recommended. I have no complaints. Heck of a rehab alot of pain but the end result no pain and can still do whatever I want. Thank you,your video was excellent and right on.
Thanks so much Martin. Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I've been a roofer my whole life and have torn muscles that never have time to fully heal. It has gotten to the point of being in pain 70% of the time. Arms go numb eventually turning to a burning and stinging sensation. Wakes me often in excruciating pain. Would like to see a Doctor that isn't a quack and solves problems with pain meds.
EXACTLY the same job and symptoms, I had it in both shoulders it was bloody miserable. Left shoulder has calmed down but the right one is getting worse although the tingling has disappeared. I don't suppose weight lifting, motocross, and shooting did me any favours running side by side with the job but I was younger I only got this from splitting firewood with an Axe recently. I will have to quote what my dad said to me once,,,,, the guy that said hard work never hurt anyone,,,,, Never did any 😐🤙🇬🇧
We would agree Chief. Sleeping is very hard. Often it is a combination of medication, physio and last resort surgery. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
We agree Peter. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Very good information from all three of you guys and i liked the humor added in as well. I had my shoulder arthroscopic surgery 2 months ago and i'm getting better but still a fair amount of pain. After seeing this video and the explanation given, i now understand why. Thanks so much for doing this.
You are very welcome J M. Continued success with your recovery! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs I did subscribe...your vids are amazing.
Hope you are doing well.
@@user-wb2yv7ll9d i'd doing OK..it still bothers me and it will never be like it was before..
Once again, great video. I have been living with a jacked up shoulder for 13 years. Holding a horse with a lead line. Horse spooked and lurched. I held on to the lead line. Immediate pain. Soon after, I saw a Kaiser orthopedist. He dismissed me without any diagnostics or treatment. Question: Have too many years gone by for successful treatment? Thank you!
Nice job guys!! Enjoyed the explanation. Y’all come across great! QUESTION: I’ve had 2 rotator cuff repairs, one also included bicep repair, and now need total shoulder replacement (scheduled April 14, 2022) all on same shoulder. Explain how you deal with the previous repairs when replacing the shoulder. Just FYI, I’m a 60 yr old professional dog trainer of working dogs for 32 years training police, service, protection dogs & of course pets and pet problems like pulling & bad aggression issues.
Hi Sonata. So often the rotator cuff can be repaired at the time of replacement. If it is too damaged they may consider a reverse total shoulder which addresses this deficiency. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I think it's hugely important to point out that sometimes the cure can be worse than the affliction. My recovery from rotator cuff injury was delayed for at least a month, during which time no pain medication worked, I got no sleep, and thought I was losing my mind because there was no relief.
Through research I found that the acetaminophen I was taking along with other NSAIDS were actually causing my tendons to begin detaching from my bones. No doctor told me about or warned me of this. After 2 months of unending pain, I finally rid myself of all medications and slowly began to heal. The entire arm affected had atrophied to half its size and strength was reduced by at least 75%. Now 6 months after that life changing event, I am almost back to normal, and will never take another NSAID.
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I went to three different doctors and all of them were guessing when they couldn't see something specific on an X-ray. I got diagnosed with everything from nerve damage, potentially needing surgery, to arthritis in the shoulder. I am pain free now and on zero medication after healing myself with physical therapy utilizing a rubber band, which is the only thing that helped after riding myself of all medication.
Hi Scott. Sorry to hear you had a difficult post op course but glad to hear you are ok now. There is a lot of vague literature about NSAIDs affecting the body's ability to make bone but these are mostly from spinal fusion studies. There was a recent article in 2020 from the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery International that did say there was a trend toward less intact rotator cuff repairs in a group that received celebrex (50%) rather than placebo (70%) but it did say that the results were not statistically significant. If you dig deepre there are a lot of issues with this study. There were only 79 total patients in this study and 21 were lost to followup, 6 did not have cuff repair, 5 were revised and 2 declined so only 40 had an MRI. This found that 10/20 of the celebrex group had intact repairs and 14/20 of the placebo group were intact. This study is grossly underpowered to make any conclusions. Rotator cuff tendon surgery is certainly not universally successful and there are many reasons for failure but it would be hard to specifically blame the NSAIDs. Nevertheless, glad you are ok now. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Wow thanks for sharing. Were you able to regain more muscle in that arm?
How did you heal?
Question for the doctors. If you are medicating the pain, then how will you know when you’re doing some thing that will further than injury? If you can’t feel it, you can re-injure your self or further injure yourself.
Good video! I've had both shoulders done. Left, 8 years ago. Right, this past Feb. Both surgeons were excellent, post-surgery pain really not that bad, but recovery is. First surgery took 10 months for all the pain from movement to finally be gone (I tore several muscles off the bone). This past one is better, but reaching up is still very bad. Hopefully I can work through it soon.
Keep up the hard work Kip and you will get there. All the best. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
How did you injure yourself
Hope you are doing better.
I tore mine 30 years ago. I was tough and didn't go to the Doc . Took 9 months to get well. I have full range of motion but I cant draw back and throw a ball like I could before.
Hi Don. Thanks for sharing your story. Often it does not get back to normal but sounds like you are doing pretty well. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Ugh, just thinking about throwing a baseball hurts. I strictly underhand throw anything nowadays.
Being a transplanted born and raised downtown Torontonian, it's nice to see something this clear and concise for some great info as I have a left rotator tear along with degenerative Osteoarthritis, hence Cortisone shots in both shoulders every 3 months. From experience I don't trust 99% of Physiotherapists so this kind of info is perfect with my Personal Training background to give me insight as to coming up with my own rehabilitation. Thx so much guys for such an Amazing and informative video as well as the others I have seen!!
My dad has torn both shoulders (at different times) and I have loose joins so I tend to get a lot of shoulder pain and I’m always scared that the pain is a tear and not just the normal pain. I definitely tweaked it earlier this year and couldn’t get any sleep since the pain was so bad, had to go back into physical therapy for a bit. This video was really helpful in learning more about the muscles in the shoulder and what the treatment options are. Thank you!
Glad we could help LovJinxx. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Thank you from across the pond ! Your presentation covered it perfectly, just enough layman's biology with oodles of info for sufferers. Thanks to you guys I am going to my GP to start the fixing process safe in the knowledge that I have an injury from the get go. Thanks, from a 60yr old Construction worker who needs to work for at least another 10
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Very nice MrJester1961. Best of luck to you and glad we could help. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Hope you are doing well.
Brad and Paul you brighten up my day and I’m learning so much…
Well that is a very good thing Kim
This was a great video. Thank you all so much. Loved the Doctor, Doctor!
Hi CopLock. Glad you could appreciate Spies Like Us. You are very welcome. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
Yeah, I totally tore mine. I'm sitting here in a shitload of pain watching this. I can't even sleep.
Hi Plan 9. Yes sleep is often the most difficult thing. Plus overhead and behind the back activities. Get checked out and get rehabbing! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Try to ingest CBD oil to reduce pain levels and inflammation. I have two failed rotator surgeries due to infection. Listen to your physio and use his/her acupuncture treatments. Sleep will come.
@@theGonemadagain Amen to that! I started using CBD a month ago out of curiosity to see if it would help my knee which was injured 30 years ago. Since the initial ACL injury, I’ve lived with a constant reminder (sometimes agonizingly) that my knee was “just not right”. Since starting CBD, the constant aches and pain have gone and the knee feels normal!
Remember too, to strengthen and stretch the muscles that are injured - I cannot stress the importance of exercise in maintaining good physical health.
Highly recommend it for pain and inflammation.
Oh i'm so glad to hear that, welcome to my world.
walk it off! quit reaching for the beer bottles in the back of the frig. the pain will go away in a couple years.
I’ve had both shoulders repaired due to multiple tears on each side. That was 11 years ago, I’m currently 54 and I’ve been fine up until a year ago, I was just reaching for a door handle and had tremendous intense pain doing that simple action deep in my right shoulder. But I was super happy with my outcomes. I was a heavy builder and had weight lifting for additional exercise.
Glad to hear it
I tore mine using a pulling device during therapy
2017 I realized that beside the awful pain, could not raise my arm above my head
I had a MRI done
Good luck Sabina and thanks for watching.
Did you end up having surgery?
Really great presentation, well done from Dublin Ireland
Thanks so much R B. Stay safe in Ireland! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Love this explanation! So much more informative than information I was given. No one did a Ultrasound or X-Ray.; just started PT without seeing what is wrong. PT was helping at first, now my shoulder is more inflamed. Next step is asking for an Ultrasound or X-Ray. Thank you so much for the information.
Very welcome Christine. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Queen Latifa called: she wants her hats back.
Hi morry271. Who doesn't love Queen Latifa? Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
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Just found you guys and I'm thrilled! Awesome! Love that you speak in layman's terms. I'm sure you are going to help many people!!!
That is very kind Caroline. Doing our best to get the info out there for everyone to understand. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Very interesting and extremely clear explanation of what a rotator cuff tear is, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, etc. First class video!
Thank you so much Alun. We do our best! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Hey Doc’s, great vid! I’ve been living with a torn cuff for 18 years, I’ve dealt with the pain for a Long time and I’m ready to have it looked at to determine my best path for recovery, I’m in Sacramento California. Can you recommend a physician for me so see?
Hi Jeremy. 18 years seems like enough time. Unfortunately we are not familiar with surgeons in other countries and states. Best to ask around and seek out someone with a special interest in shoulder surgery. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Hope you are doing well. Has it improved?
"Best Way To Know if You Have a Rotator Cuff Tear" - is it just me, or did they NEVER ACTUALLY say how you'd know this? If I take this entire video at face value, pain seems to be the only indication. I've been dealing with sometimes debilitating pain for over 3 years now. Been to physical therapy, accupuncture, had injections, etc. I'm still searching for a solution. This video wasn't that.
Over the years I had multiple x-rays, sent to a few physical therapies, but nothing worked. I was even told that I was just getting old. Finally told a different Doc it hurt more than it really did so he ok'd me to get an MRI, after that they were able to see the tear. This was through military doctors so its a matter of money. MRIs cost more than x-rays, from my experience, the best way to know is get an MRI. My thoughts, military docs are on budgets and will do everything cheaper before spending on an MRI.
Thanks Cecil! I have an MRI scheduled two weeks from Friday. Hope this helps sort it out.
@@Adam_K_W I hope you get good news. Surgery will suck, hopefully it's not a tear and the doc can see the problem and is able to prescribe some kind of therapy that will strengthen/fix the problem.
Thanks Cecil, I will report back afterwards. I went to therapy for almost a year every week. It did zero.
Hi Adam. So it is a combination of the history, physical examination, and investigations which include ultrasound and MRI. Hope that answers it. But yes pain is a big part of it. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I hurt my shoulder back in 1999. Throughout the years I’ve been told that I have tendonitis. Well, recently I had 2 surgeons tell me that I need distal clavicle excision. Neither said that I rotator cuff surgery. After surgery, my arm started hurting. My surgeon thought it was my neck. She sent me to a neurosurgeon and a physiatrist. Both of them said it’s not my neck. After the physiatrist did a number of tests, he said it’s my shoulder and suggested an injection. The injection has definitely helped. It took a good week. I’m still a little sore but a whole lot better.
Hi Erin. Sounds like impingement. Hope it continues to help you. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hello, doctor, doctor, doctor. I’m pretty sure I have a small super-? tear. I’m getting up there in age, my body is telling me to slow down, ugh...I don’t want to. I guess it will totally tear at some point. Thanks for the information, now I know what to say to my ortho doctor.
Very welcome Diane. Good luck and thanks for watching.
I thought this was quite humerus…. I’ll let myself out
Thanks so much Sammy. Don't let the door hit you on the way out ...
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Guffaw-worthy!
Had both my RC's repaired via arthroscopic in 2011. The left one was a full thickness tear of both the RC & my bicep (I hurt it during an advanced Pilates training)! That took almost 6 months to recover from. The right one I had done 11 months later. You don't realize how much pain you're in nor how much sleep you don't get due to RC issues until after they are repaired. I asked my surgeon (prior to surgery) what I could do ahead of time for the best outcome. He suggested working with the bands which I still do! They are amazing!
Thanks for the video!
So glad you did well Sally and thank you for sharing your story. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I recently tried to lift my 64 pound dog and heard a loud pop and lots of pain. Went to doc next day. Xrays showed widening of the joint but not dislocated. HISTORY of dislocation as teen. She put me in a sling for a week and referral made to ortho. What does widening of joint mean?
Hi Bobbie. Sometimes after a shoulder injury the muscles (particularly the deltoid) can become weak and the humeral head (the ball) sags a bit off the socket. Maybe that is what they are talking about. The only other thing we could think of is if you have an AC separation and there would be some widening between the clavicle and the acromion. Best of luck to you. Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Hope you are doing well.
So with my shoulder I’ve had pain for months. I have full range of motion , however it hurts when doing pushing movements. Also when I do the thumb down test my shoulder pops each time
Hi T Doh. High chance of rotator cuff pathology and possibly biceps tendonitis or labral pathology. Start with pain control and physio. May need an ultrasound or MRI if it gets severe. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs ty for the response!
I had surgery 2 years ago at 66 years of age. Thank you. I loved how informative this video was.
Glad we could help Laura
I’m expecting someone to say, “take off, ya hoser!” 😂 I appreciate this video, though. I tore mine doing a bench press; I knew what it was the instant it happened.
Hi Gary. Bob and Doug have nothing on us! We just couldn't get Geddy Lee to guest star. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Maybe it was a bit too much to lift.
How long did it take to heal? I tore both of mine doing shoulder flys and it’s taking forever to heal. I’m 52.
Did you need surgery? Are you better?
Don't ask a surgeon as when you live by a knife everything needs to be cut.
Thanks doc.
Exactly.
I think you're right. Treatment often depends on who you see first. General Practitioners will prescribe pills/shots, Physical Therapists will prescribe PT, Chiropractors will prescribe "adjustments", and Surgeons will cut. Unless you have socialized medicine, then you get the cheapest treatment possible.
Hi Alfred. Missing the E. We advocate non operative treatment as first line. Surgery last resort. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Very welcome Bob. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Can a person go back to exercise or sports after pain management & surgery?
Ok interesting I’ve got a lot of off and on pain 🇨🇦🇨🇦
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Hi Nicole L! Thanks for your help in the OR and for watching our channel!
Great video! I just tore my rotator cuff tendon completely as well as my biceps. No choice but to have surgery but I have a much better understanding of it now. You guys should sell your video to other orthopedic docs to play for their patients because most docs do not explain so clearly. Thanks guys!
Thanks Michele. Glad it helped and best of luck during your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I'm going through this now fucken painful morphine didn't work 4 me
Post-op in 2015 the nurses gave me three different pain medications...eventually made me ill and didn't subdue the pain. Best thing I can tell you is do what the therapists tell you...it takes about a yeasrs before you fully return.
Sorry to hear that Erika. It certainly can be painful. Best of luck during your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Agreed Lee. Do your exercises! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.