[matthewb0051]

I had bone taken out of the AC joint (where your collar bone meets the bone nearest the deltoid) and when they were in there they found a slap tear to the labrum. I can't help you on your particular issue.

However, I can tell you this was the worst surgery/repair I've ever had, which I believe is due to so many muscles holding the shoulder together and how it moves in so many planes. I was out of work for 30 days (dr ordered) and rehab was a total killer. Found a 80+ degree pool at our YMCA and that helped with doing the PT movement in a supported, warm environment.

The pain was off the charts initially and I found that I had to follow the pain med protocol. If they say take the opiod every XX hours, do it. If you get behind it will kill you and you can't control the pain and won't get it under control for hours. Brought to tears many, many times.

Probably the worst pain was laying / siting upright in bed and the shoulder would relax. When I tried to move the pain was beyond a 10 but I had to get up so I just had to push through the pain.

It took me a few years to get back to normal. Still don't throw a ball with any real strength (and usually just avoid it) and my arm movement is limited. In fact, the first time I threw a football about 2 years after surgery I thought they were going to have to re-do the repairs. A friend (ortho DR) told me that my movement limits were normal since when the repairs are done they usually tighten things up for preventative measure.

Best of luck !