Well after trying to make do for a few years, looks like rota-tor Cuff is going to need repairing. Lotta diff between 60 and now 65. Wonder how this will work out with getting back into playing a bit.
Surgery ,,Oh No
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I know the feeling, but for me it's the back, not the shoulder. Hang in there, Chip. You'll be fine.
Have really known that this was coming. I gave up golf a few years back, because of the right shoulder going out. The health care insurance I had before being 65 was 17,000 buck deductible along with 1,400 bucks a month. That really kept me from getting this done earlier . Ran a 137 in straight pool , witnessed, on my Birthday when I turned 60, with a brand new cue,,I can't run 40 now with this stroking shoulder going wacky. Still will have the heart, hope to still have some game. :wink:
Right shoulder work ,,that is my stroking side also
Right shoulder work ,,that is my stroking side also
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Worse part will be when you are laid up with the immobilization sling, after that once off if your off bridge hand as mentioned it will faster back at it, if bridge hand then will be a bit slower as they progress you in PT that range of motion.
That all being said, if you really want to play some just to stay sharp and not go completely rusty, there use to be a one arm guy that played in the bar all the time where I live, he used a small upside down brush for a bridge and was just as good as anyone else you would normally play for a drink.
Of course you are limited a bit on big draw shots and such, but he worked around it as to where balls rarely ever hit the brush, used it on the rails as much as he could, and if they did hit, well was just for fun so nobody cared.
That all being said, if you really want to play some just to stay sharp and not go completely rusty, there use to be a one arm guy that played in the bar all the time where I live, he used a small upside down brush for a bridge and was just as good as anyone else you would normally play for a drink.
Of course you are limited a bit on big draw shots and such, but he worked around it as to where balls rarely ever hit the brush, used it on the rails as much as he could, and if they did hit, well was just for fun so nobody cared.
Used to play one pocket with a guy that had a rotator cuff done, AND a knee joint.. took him a while, he said he couldn't bring his back arm up as high at first.. he got used to it.
That was a while ago, I imagine today's surgeries are a little more advanced...
remember... "I'LL BE BACK":grin-square:
That was a while ago, I imagine today's surgeries are a little more advanced...
remember... "I'LL BE BACK":grin-square:
I had mine done about 9 years ago and it feels really good. Just a few range of motion things that I can't do well anymore, like shooting a hook shot with a b-ball. Like Philly said, PT is the key. Almost everyone that has a horror story about it turning out bad, probably didn't do what they were told to do and what not to do. I think the stroking arm motion when you feel up to it is actually beneficial, as long as you're not hammering breaks right away. Piece of advice, get yourself some versatile comfortable slip on shoes, you'll need them for a while.
might be a good time to develop a straight stroke with you left hand (one handed ) cue on the rail
this way when you are better you may be able to play left handed when needed
not saying to play left handed but a good time to practice left handed
i am trying to learn to play lefty
boy am i uncoordinated....:embarrassed2::angry:
this way when you are better you may be able to play left handed when needed
not saying to play left handed but a good time to practice left handed
i am trying to learn to play lefty
boy am i uncoordinated....:embarrassed2::angry:
I'm 61, and had my left shoulder replaced 2 years ago at 59. If it is your shoulder which you have to constantly place on the table, it will take you longer to get back to playing than if it is the shoulder you grip your cue with.
I can tell you that going without pool for a number of months will make you appreciate and love the game even more! The passion that you've put in to your pool needs to be put in to following your rehab / exercise schedule. You'll be back at it in no time, but don't push too hard and risk a setback!
One problem with extensive shoulder surgery many people don't realize - you won't be able to sleep in your bed on your repaired shoulder side comfortably for as much as a year. If you are a back sleeper, you'll be OK, but if not and you don't already have one, invest in a good remote control recliner. I slept in my recliner for over a year before I could sleep well back in the bed, as my favorite sleeping position was on my repaired shoulder side which I couldn't do, and I couldn't sleep well on my back. I wouldn't have made it through that first year without my recliner.
I can tell you that going without pool for a number of months will make you appreciate and love the game even more! The passion that you've put in to your pool needs to be put in to following your rehab / exercise schedule. You'll be back at it in no time, but don't push too hard and risk a setback!
One problem with extensive shoulder surgery many people don't realize - you won't be able to sleep in your bed on your repaired shoulder side comfortably for as much as a year. If you are a back sleeper, you'll be OK, but if not and you don't already have one, invest in a good remote control recliner. I slept in my recliner for over a year before I could sleep well back in the bed, as my favorite sleeping position was on my repaired shoulder side which I couldn't do, and I couldn't sleep well on my back. I wouldn't have made it through that first year without my recliner.
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I Have Been There More Than Most Persons......Five So Far....#6 Pending.
Get used to it buddy........
I had my 1st rotator cudd surgery in October 2009 (left shoulder) and it was a conventional surgery
which takes longer to heal than ortho but the surgery seems successful since it hasn't been redone.
I'd love to write "Nuf Ced" but sadly I cannot because my right shoulder has not fared as well. In fact,
at this stage, I've become an expert on rotator cuff surgeries & surgeries for men >55 yrs old do fail.
My right shoulder has been surgically repaired so often I'm literally on a first name basis with most of
the personnel at tthe local hospital operating rooms, and magnetic imaging centers due to frequency.
My right shoulder has been cut, sewn, shaved, medical bolts, steel sutures. You name it, it's been done.
#1 Oct. 2011
#2 June 2013
#3 June 2015
#4 Feb. 2016
#5 July 2018
I am presently awaiting approval for surgery #5 rotator cuff repair. 2/3rds of full thickness repairs of rotator cuffs fail within 2 years of the surgery
for males over the age of 55 years old. And the older the patient, the greater the risk of failure. I am in my early 70's & my next surgery (June or July)
involves a distal clavicle resection, superior capsular reconstruction, acellulat dermal allograph to reinforce my torn supraspinatus which is literally
down to nothing, and repair of grade III/IV tears to my labrum and humeral head. I already had a biceps big head tenodesis to my right shoulder
and during my next surgery, if the humeral head is deformed or if the gelohumeral joint reveals osteoarthritis, then the intended superior capsular
reconstruction cannot be performed which means that another surgery would be needed at some point. That would be a last resort approach
requiring a steel ball be attached to my upper shoulder and a plastic cup is implanted in my right arm. This relies upon using the deltoid muscles in
my chest to lift my right arm since the rotator cuff components aren't up to the rigors of using my arm without suffering tears.
Naturally, I am hoping that this will be the final surgery to my right shoulder since after already having 4 surgeries, there's not much meat left on
the bone to carve up. The best advice I can offer is do not push yourself during your physical rehab and go slow. I always found that hard to do and
look at the outcomes of my past surgeries. Ice therapy is very important and perform stretching exercises, when you reach that stage, often and do
your stretching slow and afterwards ice immediately or soon thereafter.
Best of luck to you.....take it slow and careful.......you cannot accelerate your healing and remember that tendons do not have the blood flow that
muscles receive which is why healing takes so long. If you have questions, let's PM.
Matt B.
Get used to it buddy........
I had my 1st rotator cudd surgery in October 2009 (left shoulder) and it was a conventional surgery
which takes longer to heal than ortho but the surgery seems successful since it hasn't been redone.
I'd love to write "Nuf Ced" but sadly I cannot because my right shoulder has not fared as well. In fact,
at this stage, I've become an expert on rotator cuff surgeries & surgeries for men >55 yrs old do fail.
My right shoulder has been surgically repaired so often I'm literally on a first name basis with most of
the personnel at tthe local hospital operating rooms, and magnetic imaging centers due to frequency.
My right shoulder has been cut, sewn, shaved, medical bolts, steel sutures. You name it, it's been done.
#1 Oct. 2011
#2 June 2013
#3 June 2015
#4 Feb. 2016
#5 July 2018
I am presently awaiting approval for surgery #5 rotator cuff repair. 2/3rds of full thickness repairs of rotator cuffs fail within 2 years of the surgery
for males over the age of 55 years old. And the older the patient, the greater the risk of failure. I am in my early 70's & my next surgery (June or July)
involves a distal clavicle resection, superior capsular reconstruction, acellulat dermal allograph to reinforce my torn supraspinatus which is literally
down to nothing, and repair of grade III/IV tears to my labrum and humeral head. I already had a biceps big head tenodesis to my right shoulder
and during my next surgery, if the humeral head is deformed or if the gelohumeral joint reveals osteoarthritis, then the intended superior capsular
reconstruction cannot be performed which means that another surgery would be needed at some point. That would be a last resort approach
requiring a steel ball be attached to my upper shoulder and a plastic cup is implanted in my right arm. This relies upon using the deltoid muscles in
my chest to lift my right arm since the rotator cuff components aren't up to the rigors of using my arm without suffering tears.
Naturally, I am hoping that this will be the final surgery to my right shoulder since after already having 4 surgeries, there's not much meat left on
the bone to carve up. The best advice I can offer is do not push yourself during your physical rehab and go slow. I always found that hard to do and
look at the outcomes of my past surgeries. Ice therapy is very important and perform stretching exercises, when you reach that stage, often and do
your stretching slow and afterwards ice immediately or soon thereafter.
Best of luck to you.....take it slow and careful.......you cannot accelerate your healing and remember that tendons do not have the blood flow that
muscles receive which is why healing takes so long. If you have questions, let's PM.
Matt B.
Thanks to all for insight into this mess. along with good advise,,muchly app.: Just got the call from the Doc and looks like it's better than I thought on one end of the spectrum. No need for the cuff surgery, but will need an MRI to find what is causing the loss of dexterity in my right hand. What has set this all off is when reaching for the mouse on m computer, I can't let go of it after it's in my hand. I can lock down with a grip, but can't open my hand back up, starting to remind me of when I was young and had money in that hand, I never wanted to open it , when there was money in it,,,then I got Married,,and that changed everything. My Doc is a Guitar playing friend,,told him I might need something to calm me down for the MRI,,He asked what Tranquilizer I wanted, I told him I wanted Viagra,,just needed something to hold on too. 