Question 1

i have frozen shoulder 3 months after rotator cuff surgery despite following all pt directions. is it possible to overcome or will i need more surgery?

Accepted Answer

Additional procedure: If after 3 months you are really "frozen" you may need another MRI  and if repair is intact, you may need  a manipulation.  If repair is return, you should discuss with your doctor re-repair

Question 2

had rotator cuff surgery oct. 22 then got frozen shoulder its been 6 months still pain and not all motion range is back?

Accepted Answer

Get 2nd opinion: Arthroscopic rc repair is a common procedure.'frozen shoulder' is a condition that can occur after repair or may have started earlier... If you are still having significant pain( on hydrocodone), loss of motion and don't seem to be improving then a 2nd opinion is never a bad idea.Try to see a board certified ors w/ sub specialty interest in shoulder surgery( if possible ).. Best of luck!

Question 3

my uperarm muscles are aching constantly my left arm ive had rotator cuff surgery turned in ti frozen shoulder over a year but still hurts?

Accepted Answer

C spine stenosis: have you had a cervical spine MRI? This might be a form of "sciatica" from a pinched nerve in the neck.

Question 4

my shoulder randomly makes "grinding" noises following surgery for a torn rotator cuff and frozen shoulder (6 months ago). should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder issue: Grinding noise is a non-specific symptom and may not be anything to worry about, but it may be part of a bigger picture that may need attention. It all depends on your recovery. If your pain is improving and function is slowly getting better, then you may need to watch it and consult your doc if other symptoms are present or recovery halts.

Question 5

what does help keep scar tissue from building up in shoulder after a rotator cuff surgery?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: After rotator cuff repair, you want some degree of scarring to occur as this is how the tendon heals itself to the bone. The problem is sometimes, some people heal too much and become very tight after surgery. Majority of patients will gradually "soften" over time.  Early motion while debatable in my practice is avoided as it has been shown to increase odds of failure (cuff et al).  Good luck.

Question 6

is there an effective way to massage shoulder and forearm after rotator cuff surgery?

Accepted Answer

Discuss...: Discuss this with your physical therapist. They will be able to add a massage component to your rehab. This will help relieve the tightness in your forearm.

Question 7

a year after rotator cuff surgery(full tear & now 3 anchors). i started working out w/trainer & i am having shoulder pain(in back of shoulder)
should ?

Accepted Answer

Secondary: Much of rotator cuff pain is secondary to scapular dysfunction and the failure rate of rotator cuff surgery is as high as 70%.  Watch the YouTube video if you have time:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o90YoI1o7w

Question 8

5 weeks after rotator cuff surgery my shoulder wants to freeze up and is very inflammed. why?

Accepted Answer

Need PT: Most surgeons recommend physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery to help with motion and guide the success of a repair.  Sounds like you may be developing a frozen shoulder.  I would check back with your surgeon sooner than later.

Question 9

can a shoulder freeze up again after rotator cuff surgery, ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Reduced shoulder motion is a common complication of rotator cuff surgery.  Prevention is multifaceted.  Appropriate physical therapy with early passive motion and progressive active motion at the correct time is important in preventing this complication.

Question 10

why does my shoulder still hurt a year after rotator cuff surgery?

Accepted Answer

Strength and enduran: difficult to answer. Rotator cuff repairs take a long time to rehab. Shoulder only will only feel better after the strength and endurance are back near normal. Sometimes this never happens. Some rotator cuff tears have a high rate of retear also.

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I have frozen shoulder 3 months after rotator cuff surgery despite following all pt directions. is it possible to overcome or will i need more surgery?

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Had rotator cuff surgery oct. 22 then got frozen shoulder its been 6 months still pain and not all motion range is back?

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My uperarm muscles are aching constantly my left arm ive had rotator cuff surgery turned in ti frozen shoulder over a year but still hurts?

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My shoulder randomly makes "grinding" noises following surgery for a torn rotator cuff and frozen shoulder (6 months ago). should i be concerned?

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What does help keep scar tissue from building up in shoulder after a rotator cuff surgery?

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Is there an effective way to massage shoulder and forearm after rotator cuff surgery?

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A year after rotator cuff surgery(full tear & now 3 anchors). i started working out w/trainer & i am having shoulder pain(in back of shoulder) should ?

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5 weeks after rotator cuff surgery my shoulder wants to freeze up and is very inflammed. why?

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Can a shoulder freeze up again after rotator cuff surgery, ?

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Why does my shoulder still hurt a year after rotator cuff surgery?

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