Yikes. Not such good Rt shoulder news.... :-(

7 years ago

Damn. The U/S today didn't look so good on my Rt shoulder, which I injured on Christmas Day.

My knee surgeon Dr. must've told the Scanning-Dr. he wanted both shoulders scanned! As the U/S Tech came in, he said Dr. ******* wanted an updated left shoulder scan too. To myself, I just said "Huh"?! The L one was U/S on NYE day of 2014. My TKR was done that Sept. '14. Couple small tears were present in L shoulder at that time. Thankfully, the L shoulder hasn't changed much! Chronic Impingement goin' on tho'.....

But.....the RIGHT shoulder. Uffda.....

I think the Tech said "Yeah...there's complete tears here (end of the Supraspinatus muscle/tendon)". That IS NOT what I wanted to hear!!! Bicep tendon damaged moderately too. I can't remember if there was a tear there. A/C joint looks "pretty rough" from arthritis & wear too. ! He also pointed-out large (for a shoulder anyway...!) pockets of fluid. The Sub-Acromial Bursa was quite enlarged/irritated, with fluid too. That means heavy rubbing/damage against the rough A/C joint above it.

(kinda felt like crying occasionally after THIS appt! Uffda again...)

So gang, my Left shoulder might be eligible for the Stem-Cell study/treatment. The newly damaged RT shoulder.....not so much. The Tech looked at me with kind of a wry look and said, "Yeah...a little too much damage here for a Stem-cell injection to fix".

Oh.....Joy.

Faron

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monicakm_gw

7 years ago

What did you or do you do for a living? You must be awfully rough on yourself :o. Sorry about the bad news :(

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maire_cate
7 years ago
I think Faron was juggling paint cans. lol

But I commiserate with you - that is disappointing.

MC
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7 years ago
Faron, that sounds painful and really hard to live with, I'm sorry.
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Oh, no, Faron! I'm so sorry. Too much shoveling snow over the years? Now that I had my right rotator cuff surgery I'm living in fear that I'll injure the left one.

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Bummer, Faron! But remember he's just the tech. Try to hang tough until you hear what the doctor says.
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7 years ago
Not good news, but behind that is the fact that it is likely reparable and you can be good as new, just like with your knee! Let's hope for the best!
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7 years ago
Poor Faron. :( When will you see the Ortho doctor? I wonder if you can get away with no surgery on either shoulder? But, you do paint, right? Ruh rho Scooby. If you're your own boss, can you sue yourself for workman's comp? lol.
Faron79
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7 years ago
Hey Guys!

The Dude that did my U/S is very experienced I guess. He's been there a while, & has his own "following"...lol! Took lots of images for the Surgeon to see. He even explained what he was seeing pretty well I thought.

Most days, the pain is intermittent, & not that noticeable. I do better if I don't lift too much at work, etc. I don't like taking a Diclofenac every 12hrs., but it sure helps keep Faron moving easier! It's hard letting "younger guns" do some of the work, but I don't have much choice, lol!

I suppose many, many years of WORK (some fairly heavy) have taken their toll. Like many of us have heard, once you're over 40, shoulder injuries happen MUCH more easily!! The u/s-tech/PA stated that it's almost "routine" in the 50+ crowd......uffda!

So....for a while now...I'll just keep soaking-up all the wisdom here & elsewhere about my possible surgery. Let's see now......Large Hernia repaired, Leg-Veins removed (2 operations...2 wks apart), Left TKR/Ligament work, & now maybe RTC work......

Hmmmmmm...what am I thinking?! ;-)

Faron

(saaaaaaaayyyy.......Ferrari driving was "therapeudic"! Zoiks! Maybe I'm onto something.....;-))
Oakley
7 years ago
Faron, did I ever tell you I also have a large hernia? Coughed in my sleep one night and BOOM! lol
Faron79
Original Author
7 years ago
No ya didn't Oak! Good grief! You're a hazardous Woman....! ;-)

I see my surgeon 3/21, unless he moves the appt up again. I'm curious to see the radiology report. Or not.....?!??! ;-)

Faron
Faron79
Original Author
7 years ago
Hi there Oak & Co.!

It HAD to be my RT shoulder didn't it?!!??! ;-)

I'm right handed. That's my Stihl Chainsaw, Trimmer, Mower, & Snowblower starting arm/shoulder too!!! Grrrrrrrrrrr! My next personal mower may have to be an electric start lol! My 2008 Toro 22" does start easy tho'. Some Stihl chainsaws without the Easy-2-start coilspring or Decompression-valves are a little harder. The MS271's & 291's are kind of a bear if you have any shoulder weakness. Looking back, when you add up how many times stuff gets pull-started (especially in sales!!), it adds up!

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bpath
7 years ago
Ah, Faron, I though maybe you'd have one too many slam dances at rock concerts. Would have been a much better story lol!

It's true what you say about over-40. My BIL was an auto mechanic for years, all he'd ever wanted to be. But when he turned 40 it caught up to him, and he change his career. Got his teaching certificate, started teaching small engine repair and technology at a high school, and now teaches mainly computer technology in all applications. He's happy as can be and is the "cool teacher" on campus. But still has surgeries from the years of heavy lifting, twisting, bending, and working above his head!
Faron79
Original Author
7 years ago
Lol Bph!

Yes.....I wish it was a cool rock-concert story, but, alas....No.

I didn't even hit the ground! In a recent thread, I mentioned I slipped on the ice on our driveway on Christmas-Day. In a split-second, I remember thinking....I don't wanna wreck my approx $50,000 knee! My arms flew out to the sides to catch my balance. Then...BOOM. Thought someone shot me in the right shoulder!

Must have looked kinda scary to DW & DD?! They were coming back with Callie from their walk. I'm leaning over, eyes closed, hands on knees, wondering wth I did to my shoulder! Next few days were pretty painful!

Well..........At least the knees were fine...;-)

Uffda.....

Faron
msmeow
7 years ago
Faron, you need to move south! :)
Faron79
Original Author
7 years ago
Here's the "meat" of the U/S report from the PA who scanned me on 2-17. It's not the full radiology-report, but this sounds depressing enough....?!

ULTRASCAN: Routine imaging of the right shoulder is performed. This shows significant tendinopathy of the biceps tendon. Tendinopathy of the subscapularis tendon is noted with free fluid around the subscapular and subdeltoid spaces. Supraspinatus tendon shows a full-thickness tear with significant fluid in the subacromial and subdeltoid bursa. The infraspinatus tendon posteriorly is intact with a large amount of fluid in the subacromial bursa. Moderate to severe degenerative changes noted at the acromioclavicular joint.

Left shoulder ultrasound shows moderate to severe tendinopathy of the biceps tendon. Subscapularis tendon is intact as well as the infraspinatus tendon. Again noted is a partial-thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon without retraction. There is moderate tendinopathy of the supraspinatus tendon, likely due to chronic impingement. Mild swelling in the bursa is noted. Moderate degenerative changes noted in the acromioclavicular joint.

Ugghhhh.....Not sure if I like the phrase "moderate &/or severe degenerative changes...".

Oh well! Sounds like I need to go I to the shop?! ;-) I can't find my extended-warranty papers either!

Faron
msmeow
7 years ago
Yeah, sounds like you need a tune up! LOL

My sister gave me this shirt for my birthday last August. I guess now I need one that says "mostly" original parts!

Donna
Faron79
Original Author
7 years ago
You RULE Donna!!! That shirt is stud! How did you know that I'm a 1961 kid too?!??! ;-) Sept 16th for this Norwegian! :-)

I would buy that in a heartbeat, if it said "mostly original"!!! I'll probably buy it anyway! Where did she get it? Color choice? Size? I'd need a 2XLT.

I just "KNEW" I was a "lot" younger.... Hee-hee! A matter of weeks, eh?

Faron
Faron79
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7 years ago
Oh....As far as rock concerts go...

Got a cheap ticket to HAIRBALL this Sat nite in Fargo! They're SUCH a fun regional band! More like "Midwest" I should say. I THINK they've played in OK even??????

Saturday March 11 they play in Evansville, IN. March 3 in Sioux Falls, SD....Then Sat in Fargo!!

I doubt I'll get a "cool rock concert" injury", but, ya never know?!??! ;-) Vince Neil sang with them once, & Gene Simmons too!

Gotta like their tagline...."A bombastic celebration of Arena ROCK"! :-)

Faron
msmeow
7 years ago
Faron, the shirt came from Amazon, of course! Just Google "Amazon vintage 1961 shirt." It comes in lots of styles and colors. :)

Have fun at the concert! Probably better to go before you're in the post-surgery sling. :)

Donna
Faron79
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7 years ago
This is embarrassing?! Never thought to look for clothes on Amazon...sheesh!

Lol on the concert! Yeah....Better not ROCK TOO hard, or I'll do MORE damage!??! ;-)

Found out a little more today on the Stem-cell study for my partially torn Left shoulder. They need 6 documented weeks of PT for THAT shoulder.....Grrrrrr! I've BEEN doing PT since early Jan for the RIGHT shoulder!!! On Friday, I go in to find out more. Maybe we can work out a deal on the PT requirements?! :-)

At least the following HD-MRI & treatment/care would be free, but I gotta clear up that issue too. Then there's the matter of the hashed-up RIGHT shoulder!

This will be an interesting spring!!!! Uffda!

Faron

Yikes. Not such good Rt shoulder news.... :-(

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