Rotor cuff surgery

Well I'm screwed for the summer n fall. Slipped getting off the excavator at work. Fell backwards and landed on my shoulder. Go in for a MRI later this week to see how bad it is. The Dr said probably 6 weeks healing and 4/6 months physical therapy. Any body had rotor cuff surgery? Everybody I talked to said it's a long recovery. Can't move my arm forward or out away from me to the side. Thanks cory

I need surgery now, but I don't want a year or more off of work.  I've done a lot of research on it. They key is rehab, rehab, rehab until you have full mobility. If you stop, you'll be forever where you left off.

Man this sucks, just talked to Dr and ins company. Can't get a MRI for almost 3 weeks. Freaking shoulder is going to be screwed!!!

I agree, we should let more illegals in and put them at the front of the line for medical/hospital care, I really do cross my heart.

Hope you get in soon and get it taken care of.

I had rotor cuff surgery about 12 years ago. After surgery they put my arm in a sling. When I return to the doctor, 2 weeks later, I had dumped the sling and had my hand in my pocket, for support.
The nurse about $hit. At the end of 30 days I was using my right arm and hand in a limited fashion. At about 90 days I was going at full throttle.
Your mileage may vary. GRIN

Richard

Damn, I hope it goes that good. But I ain't 25, I'm 53. Everybody I talk to says 6 weeks healing, 6 months physical therapy.

Once you think you are fully healed, I would recommend not using impact tools with that arm for a very long time if possible. They take a major toll on all arm, hand and shoulder joints and I would think could upset what seems to be a fully healed wound. If you are in good physical shape you may heal faster than someone who is not, everyone is different.

Finally heard from the Doctor today, ripped 2 muscle groups from the bone on the back of my shoulder. Surgery here we come!! Lol