Surgery to repair surgery - tips (MRI, pain, ankle, arm)

[Mikala43]

My husband is having shoulder surgery 6 months after the first on to repair shoulder ACL Level 3. First doctor tied it off to clavicle (or something in that area) and it came lose. Bone is now suspected to be poking through muscle.

Much better doc this time. MRI on Saturday to ensure that they know everything possible before going in. They will be removing cartilage from his knee area and using that to reattach everything and ensure that it will all grow back together.

I feel horrible for him having to go through a 2nd surgery, I know how painful the first one was once the nerve block wore off. I'm also more worried because there is so much more involved and at 50, the body don't heal like it used to.

What things can be done from a nutritional standpoint. I'm always the one that talks to the doc to make sure he does everything pre- and post- op. I bought probiotics for post op.

I have no trouble waiting on him the week he will be home. He returns to work after that but needs to keep his arm immobile for 3 weeks.

I feel helpless.

[lunetunelover]

I'm sorry, I can't really offer any suggestions that might help, but I will say that most of the people I've talked to who have had shoulder surgery said it usually takes two to get it right.


Sorry that has been your experience too.

[Texas Ag 93]

Hope the outcome is more positive this time. The shoulder can be quite complicated due to its huge range of motion. I would definitely only have a shoulder procedure done by an Orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in either shoulder and elbow (preferably) or Sports.

Good luck!

[Mikala43]

Thanks for the good wishes.

His doctor is one who specializes in shoulder surgeries that didn't work the first time.

All I can think of is making sure he goes in well hydrated, well fed, and rested. Meeting him today to do some good cardio exercise.

I have the probiotics to counter the antibiotics of surgery.

[tar21]

Originally Posted by Mikala43

My husband is having shoulder surgery 6 months after the first on to repair shoulder ACL Level 3. First doctor tied it off to clavicle (or something in that area) and it came lose. Bone is now suspected to be poking through muscle.

Much better doc this time. MRI on Saturday to ensure that they know everything possible before going in. They will be removing cartilage from his knee area and using that to reattach everything and ensure that it will all grow back together.

I feel horrible for him having to go through a 2nd surgery, I know how painful the first one was once the nerve block wore off. I'm also more worried because there is so much more involved and at 50, the body don't heal like it used to.

What things can be done from a nutritional standpoint. I'm always the one that talks to the doc to make sure he does everything pre- and post- op. I bought probiotics for post op.

I have no trouble waiting on him the week he will be home. He returns to work after that but needs to keep his arm immobile for 3 weeks.

I feel helpless.

I would recommend against removing cartilage from the knee. The knee is prone to arthritis and there is only so much cartilage there.

[tar21]

Originally Posted by lunetunelover

I'm sorry, I can't really offer any suggestions that might help, but I will say that most of the people I've talked to who have had shoulder surgery said it usually takes two to get it right.


Sorry that has been your experience too.

That is not true. A good surgeon should get it right the first time.

[Mikala43]

Originally Posted by tar21

I would recommend against removing cartilage from the knee. The knee is prone to arthritis and there is only so much cartilage there.

That's the only place with a tendon (I used the wrong term initially) to spare. There is usually one in the wrist area (it's not used) but he does not have it (20% of people don't).

The knee is such a minor surgery there is no recovery time or crutches needed.

[tar21]

Originally Posted by Mikala43

That's the only place with a tendon (I used the wrong term initially) to spare. There is usually one in the wrist area (it's not used) but he does not have it (20% of people don't).

The knee is such a minor surgery there is no recovery time or crutches needed.

Don't let them fool you he will need crutches. I just had ankle surgery and they told me I would only need crutches for 2 weeks. It has been 6 weeks and I am still on them. Even after a knee scope you will need crutches.

[coschristi]

Originally Posted by Mikala43

My husband is having shoulder surgery 6 months after the first on to repair shoulder ACL Level 3. First doctor tied it off to clavicle (or something in that area) and it came lose. Bone is now suspected to be poking through muscle.

Much better doc this time. MRI on Saturday to ensure that they know everything possible before going in. They will be removing cartilage from his knee area and using that to reattach everything and ensure that it will all grow back together.

I feel horrible for him having to go through a 2nd surgery, I know how painful the first one was once the nerve block wore off. I'm also more worried because there is so much more involved and at 50, the body don't heal like it used to.

What things can be done from a nutritional standpoint. I'm always the one that talks to the doc to make sure he does everything pre- and post- op. I bought probiotics for post op.

I have no trouble waiting on him the week he will be home. He returns to work after that but needs to keep his arm immobile for 3 weeks.

I feel helpless.

Aww; poor guy ! I'm thinking maybe some of the extreme pain experienced from the 1st surgery was due to the fact that it was done wrong?

There is a good chance that a correctly done procedure (meaning not as much post-op inflammation) will result in your husband having much less post-op pain this go-around.