1. Re:Any positive experiences out there?
(Forum/General Discussion)

...i - I'm only 12 days post-op, but so far I really can't complain. I had a SLAP 2 repair, biceps tendonesis, and acromioplasty (sp?). I didn't have the block before surgery because I'm allergic to li...

2. Sleeping without sling - Pain!
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

I am now 6 weeks PO SLAP repair, drained cyst, and acromioplasty. I started sleeping without the sling a little over a week ago. I so looked forward to losing the sling for sleeping but I am finding

3. Re:Please tell me it gets better
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...my SUV, scary stuff for me. I still can't put my bra strap on that shoulder. I am thinking its because of the acromioplasty. But you do get better, some faster then others, I think age has alot to...

4. Re:Please tell me it gets better
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

Yesterday was my 3rd PT also. Our surgeries were similar - I had SLAP repair with 2 anchors, cyst drained and acromioplasty. I hear you sister! OUCH! I actually had tears at one point yesterday.

5. Re:How likely do i have a labral tear?
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...had a labral tear from 10:00-12:00 that was repaired with 2 anchors. They also popped the cyst and performed an acromioplasty (shave some bone from the acromion to allow for more space). Long and ...

6. 9 weeks post-op...yeah!!
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...e actually did. I kept saying SLAP tear repair but here it is: Left shoulder scope-subacromial decompression/acromioplasty, subacromial labarum anterior and posterior repair & biceps tenodesis. ...

7. Re:Torn Labrum. Question about possible 2nd surgery
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...me aspect of the surgery did not work correctly. Usually they do not repair a partial RC tear, but instead do an acromioplasty and debriedment to keep the tear from enlarging. The tear is on the under...

8. Re:SLAP tear, acromioplasty surgery sept 24th
(Forum/General Discussion)

Glad to see you are doing well.

9. Re:SLAP tear, acromioplasty surgery sept 24th
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hi sherri :) thanks for your positive post! i'meep happy yo hear that you've rec'd the OK to increasing your activity level. Didm't see the surgeon post-op, but i'm told all went well. Proce

10. Re:SLAP tear, acromioplasty surgery sept 24th
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Hope things went well for you Michelle! Tomorrow marks 3 weeks for me post op...still waking up during the night to stumble around for a percocet...my PT said that was still normal for what i had don

11. Re:SLAP tear, acromioplasty surgery sept 24th
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Sskylor; thanks for the tips re med and brace. Michelle

12. Re:SLAP tear, acromioplasty surgery sept 24th
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Thanks for the best wishes. I'll drop a line from the other side...coffee would be nice. Will keep in touch. TTUL Michelle

13. Re:SLAP tear, acromioplasty surgery sept 24th
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Yes you only want a well qualified nerve block specialist/ anesthesiologist to do this procedure as there are a few mishaps that can happen. I realize in Canada a request is not a for sure. If you d

14. Re:SLAP tear, acromioplasty surgery sept 24th
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Ah. Well good luck. Keep us up to date on how things go. Not that I am sure I want to know how much fun the procedure is LOL. If you wanna do a coffee drop me a line.

15. Re:SLAP tear, acromioplasty surgery sept 24th
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Iain - I requested at pre-op that I get one. Of course no guarantee whether or not I will get one. Hopefully the anes. that is assigned to my surgery tomorrow 'does' them. From what I've heard/

16. Re:SLAP tear, acromioplasty surgery sept 24th
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Thanks. Yep Ten years, and even still no real answers. Pretty sure it started out with a F.O.O.S.H (fallen on out stretched hand) during hockey, which caused a separation. Also was a pretty com

17. Re:SLAP tear, acromioplasty surgery sept 24th
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You did luck out! Good for you. Ten years you've been dealing with this? I can't imagine. How did you injure your shoulder? We should meet for coffee...

18. Re:SLAP tear, acromioplasty surgery sept 24th
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mishale wrote: HAHA what a very small world! Well, overnighting the ice machine will be easy huh! Dr Moro is amazing. I've worked in the medical profession for 25 years, and never have I been so

19. Re:SLAP tear, acromioplasty surgery sept 24th
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ZEN - ommmm ...ditto Pam, I too have reached that state. Yesterday, filled with visits to family doctor, hospital for pre-op and last night I slept like a baby (a rareity for me). This day, 27 hour

20. Re:SLAP tear, acromioplasty surgery sept 24th
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HAHA what a very small world! Well, overnighting the ice machine will be easy huh! Dr Moro is amazing. I've worked in the medical profession for 25 years, and never have I been so impressed with a

21. Scar picture of my acromioplasty
(Gallery/Andy's Pictures)

This is what my acromioplasty scar looks like 10 years later. This was done with an open procedure. I prefer the arthroscopic method.The link for this image is...http://slaptear.com/uploads/acromiopl

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

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

23. 3 months before surgery...
(Member Blogs/SLAP tear repair surgery date finally set - Decemb)

...s there...and it is getting closer each morn I awake.  So, advice from post SLAP tear, bicep tendon repair, acromioplasty and supraspinatus somthing-or-other is welcome.  Any suggestions for...