A member asked:

If i have arthroscopic repair surgery on shoulder, will i be able 2play water polo just as good if not better than i use2, ineed 2play again&swimplzhelp?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Tal David answered

SHoulder pain: Most shoulder surgery in young, active water polo players is performed to tighten the shoulder (overhead throwing and swimming can make a shoulder too loose). This procedure is generally successful so the answer to your question is "yes" but the recovery involves immobilization followed by gradual progressive therapy. It can often require 4 months before you are clear to play again.

Answered 9/4/2013

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