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I began PT 3x a week for 2 months and nothing changed. The range of motion improved but then the joint began to stick when reaching above the head; she suggested I see an orthopedic doctor. X-rays were taken with unremarkable results. An MRI with contrast was next with results showing: blunting along the anterior/inferior labrum (suggesting a nondisplaced Bankart lesion), mild tendinopathy in the supraspinatus; I still don't really know what either of these mean. The Orthopedic doctor said she found a tear, and that 6-12 months of PT after an hour surgery isn't worth it in her opinion; so I should do more PT instead.
I have been an active person my whole life: playing softball, golf, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and rowing in college. Not being able to move my shoulder with out it hurting is hard for me, I can't even throw a ball to my brother it hurts that bad. I want to be able to go back to the way things were before.
Long story short, should I stick with the PT or push for the surgery? It has been 3 months already and I can take it anymore!
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