Shoulder Injury
My workers compensation claim was made in the State of: California I'm wondering if anyone has made a full 100% recovery from shoulder surgery and injuries. I have not worked for about 6 months I have choosen to return to work on modified or light duties due to the economy. My concerns are will I ever be the same? and will I receive a far amount of workers compensation?
Re: Shoulder Injury
I can only speak for myself. I have not even come close to being 100% after 3 full opening surgeries. It all depends on how severe the injury and how good the doc and how healthy the tissue is. I lost my job due to shoulder injury. I have also lost all external rotation. The recoveries are extremely long and painful. Find yourself a Great Shoulder Specialist. Good Luck!!!
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i've been through two open surgery's and a manipulation so far. The original injury was torn muscles and broken rotator cup (7 peices) They did a bone transplant and re-attached tendons and muscle. This took place last July and I am knowhere near 100%. In fact, I am now waiting for my total shoulder replacement surgery.
I will pray for you and I wish you much luck. Just don't expect to be 100% and if it happens... count your blessings.
Re: Shoulder Injury
Yes it is possible to recover very well from shoulder surgery. You may never be 100 percent but you can feel much better. I think it depends on the doctor such as a shoulder specialist/ board certified. I have had a subacromial decompression and distal claviculectomy and was back to heavy lifting 5 mos post op with no pain at all.
Last edited by Interceptor; 11-03-2009 at 07:45 PM.
Re: Shoulder Injury
What is your specific shoulder injury? The answer to your question will vary widely depending on what damage you have to the shoulder.Quoting ladylove
Have you stuck to the conservative route or have you had any type of surgery to help correct your shoulder issues? If not you would be well served to google shoulder injuries and do some research as to the likely hood of further or even worse damage to your shoulder IF you continue to use it in such a way that puts you at risk.
As far as your question as to a fair amount of WC that is somewhat hard to answer not knowing your specific issues such as limits on activity due to the injury and your ability to function compared to what at one time might have been considered as 100%.
A little more information would be helpful in giving you a more insightful answer. However, please do NOT divulges information that is NOT in keeping of preserving your privacy.
Couldn't agree more with stitchmeupdoc so far as getting to the best possible ortho doc you can find. Depending on the extent of the damage the recovery can be extremely painful and drag on for what seems to be a lifetime.
Mikey here seems to be one of the most unfortunate among we shoulder cases. Complete shoulder replacement is pretty much the extreme, next to total loss of use of the arm altogether and for what ever reason shoulder replacement or some sort of repair that restores function not being a option for someone.
And here you have Interceptor, on the opposite end of the spectrum with what looks to be good over all results from his/her shoulder injury/surgery.
From his/her post I would be inclined to believe that there was NOT a lot of soft tissue tears, (rotator cuff made up of tendons, muscles, ligaments, etc...), injuries. The SAD/DCE is usually done to relieve impingement of the soft tissues under and around the acromial which often times develop bone spurs that need to be ground/burred off. Most often the DCE is done in conjunction with the SAD which creates even more room in the shoulder area to decrease impingement syndrome. I could very well be wrong, Interceptor would have to be the one to address the nature of his/her specific injuries.
I don't mean to down play Interceptors injury as any shoulder injury certainly is anything BUT a picnic. However, some shoulder injuries are worse than others and a persons age and overall health plays into recovery.
Also torn rotator cuff components are difficult to heal as there is very little blood flow in this area. That as well as other factors such as ADL's/Activities of Daily Living that simply demands use of the hands/arms play into the healing process. It is very difficult to not use the injured limb in spite of the pain for things like combing ones hair, dressing, etc...
One thing that anyone that has or has had a rotator cuff/shoulder injury needs to keep in mind, re injury is very common, especially if there has been NO surgical repairs. Even then if someone has degenerative conditions with the soft tissues, tendons etc..., it is even more important to be very cautious and NOT do things that puts one at risk for further or re injury.
Best of luck to you Ladylove. By all means if you are able to work, be it at a modified position or full duty, it is always better to get back into as normal a routine as possible. The sooner the better just so long as you are NOT putting yourself at risk for future problems with your injured shoulder.
Take Care and Be Well.
Steel
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