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rotator cuff surgery
by renz006, Feb 28, 2007 12:00AM
i have a decision to make about surgery for a torn rotator cuff and cartilage. i am scheduled for surgery just 3 months before going on a trip to alaska. i am concerned whether i will be able to use my arm enough to do this ie: carrying luggage, on and off buses and trains, etc. it is not my dominant arm. doctor says i should be fine, therapist says it's cutting it close. does any out there have any opinions that can help me decide? thanks
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I think you are cutting it close. Three of my friends have had this surgery and only 1 was recovered in 3 months. Assuming everything goes well with the operation it takes a lot of physical therapy to get it back into shape. You may be better of going for surgery when you come back.
Have a great trip.
if its bothering u a lot now, u should do the surgery now, and make sure u have agressive physical therapy. for the next 3 months.
good luck