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Surgery Question

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Jordan
Posts: 4079 - Karma: 2,122
So its come to a time in mi vida that my shoulder just goes in and out of its socket, shame I am only 18. Pretty much no ligaments holding it in. Doesn't hurt much any more but if i lift anything more than 20 pounds it gives and pops out. Also my AC joint (collar bone) dislocates every time I lift my left arm (Same side as the shoulder) I was wondering if anyone on here has this, particularly the AC joint one. And if surgery really helped and made it much stronger?

Thanks a ton mad karma.
Jan 3 2009 1:51AM
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Shark.
Posts: 3158 - Karma: 270
dude 18?? thats horrible man sorry.. my dad's got super shitty shoulders too, and hes a doctor, ill try and talk to him and get back to you bro
Jan 3 2009 1:52AM
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Slinger1x1
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that sounds pretty dam nasty to be honest... pops out when you lift your arm? shit man. i gotta think surgery can't make it any worse really... that sounds terrible man, +++vibes

i know a kid who seperated his shoulder and its basically like messed up for good, but i mean no where near as bad as this
Jan 3 2009 2:10AM
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Jordan
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Thanks man... I have talked to physical therapists and the leading shoulder/joint clinic in Colorado, they work with a ton of athletes etc... I just don't know if being out 6-8 months is worth it? Ya know.
Jan 3 2009 2:14AM
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cclan
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things like that really suck, i hear that they never feel the same again even after surgery.
but my best advice would be to talk to your doc and see what he says, then you know, second opinion here and there and pick your best alternatives. who knows, maybe surgery doesnt even need to be an option, maybe you could jsut do some physio(sp?) and be back in action.

but yea, ask a real doctor
(healing vibess)
Jan 3 2009 2:22AM
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benk
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i had a friend who was in a similar situation. dislocating shoulder all the time. he had surgery about 18 and it really didnt even help much. i think it still would pop in and out all the time. he had surgery again (now about 20) and i think its much better.
Jan 3 2009 3:42AM
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Elijah.
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I just asked my dad (hes a doc) and apparently the surgery is brutal.
Jan 3 2009 3:47AM
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Corben
Posts: 710 - Karma: 49
duct tape




but seriously thats a big bummer. tough to fix/dealwithfortherestofyourlife
Jan 3 2009 6:09AM
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Jordan
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10/10 for everyone thanks for the help. Yeah I guess I will have it, not looking forward to recovery and physical thearapy... but at least i'll be able to to use my left arm haha.
Jan 3 2009 1:09PM
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Peach.
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plus mad vibes man sounds like your going to need it.
Jan 3 2009 5:39PM
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Moonlight
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Hopefully your left handed
Jan 3 2009 5:43PM
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urmainman
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dude you need the surgery. My friend was in the same condition from a dirt biking accident they did the surgery and it was a hard recovery but a year latter he was able to pass his physical for Westpoint military academy. I'd say its definitely worth it, you can't go through your whole life like that.
Jan 3 2009 11:01PM
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KNUCKifyouBUCK
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good luck +vibes breh
Jan 3 2009 11:04PM
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Shark.
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yo mad vibes bro sorry i couldnt get back with more help, but yah i would say that being out for 6 months is better than being out for ever in the future
Jan 3 2009 11:37PM
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JBurke4
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Dude that sucks so badly mad vibes and i hope everything works out but i dont have any useful info for you
Jan 3 2009 11:54PM
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charmander
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i say go for it, my dad seperated his shoulder and severed the ligaments, they had to harvest them from his knee but now his arm works just fine, i may be a little hazy on the details, if you have an questions you can pm me and ill ask him for you if you want.
Jan 3 2009 11:59PM
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ho_chi_minh
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Jan 4 2009 12:04AM
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