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Arm/Shoulder Injuries?

millerm277

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So...I got back from the doctor's two hours ago. Apparently, I managed to both cause a fracture in my wrist, and do something to my rotator cuff (that has another appointment in two days).

I didn't really get a chance to talk to the doctor too much, so...

How long do fractures normally take to heal (I did my other wrist a few years ago, but I can't remember.), and what is the recovery period normally for a rotator cuff injury? (The doctor didn't think it would need surgery).

Oh, and both of these are on my dominant arm (left), so today wasn't exactly a wonderful day.
 

Seanan

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I sprained my wrist last year and all the pros involved said it would have been better if it had broken... less painful and quicker to heal they said. That's a pretty lame way of trying to make you feel better.... but I really do hope you feel better soon.
 

millerm277

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I sprained my wrist last year and all the pros involved said it would have been better if it had broken... less painful and quicker to heal they said. That's a pretty lame way of trying to make you feel better.... but I really do hope you feel better soon.

Yeah, the pain isn't what's bothering me, so much as the very restricted mobility. I can't write or anything like that, and thanks to the shoulder injury, I can't (currently) raise my upper arm above my neck.

Try this when it heals.

I've done that on skis...not as dangerous as you'd expect. Because you get a fairly long run-up to the actual jump, it's almost impossible for it to go off-target, and the landing isn't too bad....bend your knees, and try to be at the same angle as what you're landing on.
 

Motor Jax

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i had a labrum tear, pretty much my arm joint was out of the shoulder socket

and probably nerve damage also

i recently had a shoulder operation, and was out of work for a month

from Feb until Mar '08

and even now, i cannot nor allowed to lift anything over 10lbs

(military) doesn't allow to go against doctor's orders
 

tenINsFJ

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If you don't need surgery for your rotator cuff, that's the first good thing. I damaged mine every year during the tennis season and it would take me about 1-2 months to play on it again. Ice it everyday for 15-20 minutes, and have your shoulder get stretched out by a trainer using 5 or so stretches.
 
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