Hi,
I tore my labrum at work in July of
2006 I had surgery Jan. 2007 after 3
months I was sent back to full duty work
doing the same job I was hurt on. I went
back to the Orthopedics office because of
pain and was told I was suppose to have
been through PT before I returned to full
duty (He never give me any referral) I
have not been pain free since my injury, I
had a cortisone shot that never helped and
then a MRI with dye to make sure it was
not torn again, The MRI showed the
sutures were still intact but I have
tendonitis. This is my Right shoulder I am
a Journeyman carpenter and only accepted
the job I was hurt on because construction
was so slow now I fear I will never be
able to swing a hammer again and make a
decent wage to support my family. Any
input would be greatly appreciated I have
been on L&I the last 2 weeks till the
inflammation goes down.
Thanks Armond
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yogahoneybunny
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Posted: 08-18-07 14:58pm
Dear Armond,
Ouch. Sounds like you're dealing with a
lot more than just the injury, but also
feel like you got a raw deal from the
doctor. Some doctors simply don't take
the time to educate us, their patients, so
we MUST do this for ourselves. Have you
searched online for LABRUM tear and
treatment information? If not, I can help
you. Give me an update and I'll see what
I can do.
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Rosie H
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Posted: 10-01-07 14:19pm
If you havent gone for physical therapy I
stongley recommend it. Therapy is
necessary to get you muscles and joints
working properly again. If you went
straight to work after you could have
re-injured your shoulder or damaged the
work that was done. I hope all is ok with
you.
My shoudler used to dislocate if I
sneezed, coughed hard, threw a ball, or
even if you hugged me too tight. I
couldnt do anything with my right arm. I
was is constant fear of the pain from
dislocation. I had my surgery in Feb and
had therapy from March to May. My
shoulder is better than ever. I can lift
and throw now. The shoulder will never be
the same but I have strenght in it.
