Arm/Shoulder Injuries?

millerm277 · 04-24-2008, 03:22 AM

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 · 04-24-2008, 06:38 AM

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.

6sticks · 04-24-2008, 07:46 AM

Try this when it heals.

millerm277 · 04-24-2008, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seanan

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6sticks

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 · 04-24-2008, 03:47 PM

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 · 05-04-2008, 03:35 PM

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.

04-24-2008, 03:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
millerm277 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Type: ISTP Location: NJ Posts: 808	Arm/Shoulder Injuries? 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. __________________ I-95%, S-84%, T-89%, P-84%

04-24-2008, 07:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
6sticks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Type: istp Posts: 409	Try this when it heals. __________________ In pursuit of happiness.

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04-24-2008, 06:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Seanan Procrastinating Join Date: Feb 2008 Type: INTP Posts: 1,061	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.

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Motor Jax Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Type: INFJ Location: Deep South, USA Posts: 108	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

05-04-2008, 03:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
tenINsFJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Type: INFJ Location: Somewhere in the US Posts: 436	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.