1. lump under incision
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

I have noticed a pea sized lump poking up underneath 3 of my 4 incisions. They appeared 8 days post surgery and are not red, hot, nor painful. My surgeon said not to worry about it. my PT said to mass

2. Re:slap tear surgery
(Forum/Surgery)

Although SLAP repair is done using arthroscopic 3 hole technique there is alot that is done beneath the incision, drilling holes into the bone and anchors to attatch the torn cartilage. The threat of

3. Re:Tightness in Deltoid
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...end continuing with the sling a little more at night, but beginning to wean yourself. Massaging towards the incision moving your elbow out from your body and beginning light isometrics against a wall ...

4. Re:Regressing in PT :(
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

... tight muscles in the front side and back of my shoulder frequently.in the early days massaging towards the incision is the safest as you will not tug on the new sutures. The more you can allow the bo...

5. Re:7 days pre-op!!!!
(Forum/Surgery)

Sharon, Thanks for your insight. I don't have redness or swelling around the incisions but I have had a low grade fever on a off for a few days along with pain at rest (which went away a week ago). A

6. Re:7 days pre-op!!!!
(Forum/Surgery)

... I called the doctor and he said to stop PT exercises at home and watch for signs of infection. Since the incisions are healed over how would I know if there is infection or not? Have you seen infe...

7. Re:Trying to get back to normal??
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

... this point where is your pain primarily coming from after PT. Is it in the surrounding muscles or near the incision? Does it feel inflamed? Do you ice frequently especially after PT. How is your rang...

8. Re:stitches
(Forum/Surgery)

...res removed. My first post-op appointment was at 6 days and my sutures were removed then. As long as your incisions are still closed with no signs of infection, it should be fine. I would buy some ...

9. Re:7 1/2 weeks out with pain
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

... on the side of my shoulder. I would say it's around the bottom of the delt. This is nowhere near where the incisions were made. Have you expereinced any pain in this area?...

10. Re:What does the MRI findings mean?
(Forum/General Discussion)

...rthroscopic investigation would be first and then after seeing the problem he would then decide to make the incision. Is that the plan or do you not know? Sharon...

11. Re:What does the MRI findings mean?
(Forum/General Discussion)

Stacey, I had a SLAP 2 repair and biceps tenodesis. I have 2 arthroscopic incisions in the front, one in the back, and an incision that is about an inch long on my upper arm, near the armpit, wher

12. Re:What does the MRI findings mean?
(Forum/General Discussion)

... before I go tomorrow to schedule the surgery. The big thing is that I have four clotting disorders and an incision increases the risk for clotting, but if it is going to be repaired, I want it done ...

13. Re:What does the MRI findings mean?
(Forum/General Discussion)

...ing to many people and researching, a subpectoral biceps tenodesis seems to be the way to go. They make an incision pretty much near your armpit. Just something to think about. I know I am not look...

14. Re:What does the MRI findings mean?
(Forum/General Discussion)

...y, but do have a tear in the biceps tendon and he said that needs to be repaired (he only repairs that thru incision). Said I could either have my bicep tendon cut (tendonotomy???) and leave it or ha...

15. Re:Hopefully I can finally get an answer
(Forum/General Discussion)

Met with OS today, everything seems good. incisions are healing well. everything else was normal in the shoulder. still another 2 weeks of sling and no motion. Then i get to start pendulums.

16. Re:Type IV slap tear
(Forum/General Discussion)

...ength. I can get my hand to the middle of my back at the waist line without assistance. My pain is near the incision, where the anchor is. My OS said he didn't start me on PT for the first 30 days as ...

17. Is this typical?
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...m sitting in my recliner now in a good deal of pain. I am holding of on my Lortab until bedtime. Also, my incisions are really sore as well, especially the back one. Is this type of thing typical...

18. Re:I am on the other side - 2 days post-op!
(Forum/Surgery)

...ight, let alone long enough to type, and it was one handed for a long time. Once your skin seals at the incisions, use some type of oil (vita e/emu) and massage it in, working the skin to help kee...

19. I am on the other side - 2 days post-op!
(Forum/Surgery)

...ow sitting on my recliner with ice on the shoulder and my Lortab/Vistaril is kicking in. I notice that the incisions are starting to hurt some today. Thanks for all of the well wishes prior to my ...

20. Re:Pain has returned!! 6 Weeks out
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...any force stretching. Try walking up the wall. Pay attention to where you feel a stretch. Is it near the incision or most likely down in the muscles. Massage the muscles and see if you don't get so...

21. Rear Incision
(Gallery/Andy's Pictures)

Picture of the rear incision site, with band aid.The link for this image is...http://slaptear.com/uploads/rear_incision.jpg

22. Front View of the Incision Site
(Gallery/Andy's Pictures)

Front view of the incision.The link for this image is...http://slaptear.com/uploads/front_incision.jpg

23. Another acromioplasty picture
(Gallery/Andy's Pictures)

Another acromioplasty scar picture.The link for this image is...http://slaptear.com/uploads/open_incision.jpg

24. Another Front Incision Picture
(Gallery/Andy's Pictures)

Picture of the front incision without stitches or band aid.The link for this image is...http://slaptear.com/uploads/front_no_stitches.jpg

25. Front Incision
(Gallery/Andy's Pictures)

This is what my front incision looked like.The link for this image is...http://slaptear.com/uploads/front_macro.jpg

26. Rear Incision
(Gallery/Andy's Pictures)

Picture of the rear incision, no bandage.The link for this image is...http://slaptear.com/uploads/back_macro.jpg

27. 24 Hours after surgery.
(Member Blogs/Mike's SLAP Repair)

...from injury to support arm while bathing and then hung it up to dry until next time.  Only have 2 incision/scope sites from surgery.  Probably more active than should be but all I am do...

28. Not so sure about it all- today
(Member Blogs/HOPEFULLY THIS WILL SOON BE OVER)

...e to make more room but what freaked me out was when I saw how they sorta stabbed the patient in making the incision to place the arthroscopic equipment. I mean, I guess it takes some strength to cut ...

29. A six month delay... heavy sigh of relief
(Member Blogs/II the Max - Repair and Recovery)

...he stitches tight enough and for the procedure I need has found it better to use a combination of scope and incision.  My last question was the ringer, I've known Ortho #1 for many years and...

30. Frustration with an injury, a job, and workers comp
(Member Blogs/Patrick\'s Workers Comp Story)

...odesis, and this surgery involves: Releasing the biceps tendon insertion and extending the lateral vertical incision through the deltoid muscle, and drilling a hole into the bicipital groove and placi...