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Posted 6/24/2019 2:15 PM (GMT 0)
I had rotator cuff surgery in January, and it's been a rocky road. My shoulder seems to have built up a lot of scar tissue. It's not quite frozen, but close. I had an MRI done at 5 months and it's showing a new tear. Has anyone else had any sort of orthopedic surgery and had issues with recovery? I'm guessing my CD has impacted my healing and perhaps done some damage to the tendons.

I'm looking at manipulation under anesthesia as the next step.
Posted 6/24/2019 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
Rotator cuff surgery is a tough one to recover from, it can take quite a while for a complete recovery. Some tears can heal on their own, not all of them need to be repaired. Formation of scar tissue afterwards leading to frozen shoulder issues is really not that uncommon. Back in my working days I saw this happen quite a bit. Keep in mind some people are more prone to develop scar tissue than others. This happened to me after my first knee scope, I am one of those that develops scar tissue pretty fast. Same with my sister who does not have crohns.

I hope things go well for you.
Posted 6/24/2019 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
Rotator cuff issues can be extremely difficult to get ahead of. Physio would be a really good idea at this point. They can use ultra sound and frictioning to break down any scarring, along with mobility exercises. You really have to be diligent and patient though.
Posted 6/26/2019 2:57 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks all. Doing all thing things...PT, home exercises, and acupuncture. Running out of patience, mostly because it's been challenging with pain meds--as my options keep reducing. I haven't tolerated opioids well, and of course NSAIDs are out.

Just wishing for a magic wand to make it better, but I'll find the patience and resilience to keep at it. I know it will get better, but it's a tough road.
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