Slap tear type 2 in shoulder

[Slingblade]

Anyone have one of these? Dang now I have to have surgery. What a bad time of year for this to happen. If anyone has had this done let me know the recovery time. I don't want to be out of the stand all season. This sucks.

[Pedernal]

Don't know about the recovery time so I can't help you there I hope it all goes well and you make a quick recovery

[gator89]

Yup I had one after college baseball. It's really not all that bad. Do what your doc and therapist says and you'll be alright. DO NOT try and shoot your bow too soon or you will just tear everything again. Realistically 6 months after surgery is when you will be able to start shooting but remember everyone is different when it comes to healing. I started to shoot again with my bow turned down to about 62# after about 6 months.

[Cajun Blake]

have dealt with several SLAP injuries (workers comp patients)

most went back to work at light duty (20 lbs max lift) in 2-3 months, back to full duty @ 6 months

here's the skinny

Rehabilitation. .... At first, the SLAP repair needs to be protected while the labrum heals. To keep your arm from moving, you will most likely use a sling for 2 to 4 weeks after surgery. How long you require a sling depends upon the severity of your injury. Wearing a sling will protect your shoulder after surgery.

Once the initial pain and swelling has settled down, your doctor will start you on a physical therapy program that is tailored specifically to you and your injury.

In general, a therapy program focuses first on flexibility. Gentle stretches will improve your range of motion and prevent stiffness in your shoulder. As healing progresses, exercises to strengthen the shoulder muscles and the rotator cuff will gradually be added to your program. This typically occurs 4 to 6 weeks after surgery.

Your doctor will discuss with you when it is safe to return to sports activity. In general, throwing athletes can return to early interval throwing 3 to 4 months after surgery. Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) at 6 months

[Cottonfish]

I came up with a SLAP tear that prevented my bowhunting this year. In fact, it led to me trading my bow for another rifle (Don't worry, I have access to an older back-up bow when the time comes). My doc is reluctant to do surgery on me, instead wants to subject me to a prolonged rehab/workout program to see how much flexibility and utility I can recover without cutting on it.

Problem is, my employer has seen fit to quadruple my workload without notice recently, which keeps me out of the gym. I have a follow-up appointment tomorrow morning, during which I intend to discuss with him the merits of surgery over finding another doc to consult with. Haven't even gotten to surgery yet, and this thing has the capability to ruin 2 years of bowhunting/bowfishing......

Stu

[gatt40]

My oldest son had it his senior year of baseball. Had surgery and was fine after that. Just don't rush the recovery time.

[Slingblade]

wow. I guess bow hunting is out this year. The bad thing is that I was busy with my sons football during bow season and didn't get to hunt this year. I told myself I would have plenty of time to bow hunt during reg. season. LOL guess not. Now I just have to figure out how to skin and dress a deer one handed.

[djs]

Lots of Advil until the season is over, then have it done.
If you do it now, there I no way you will be able to hunt this season.
I had mine done in May a few years ago and was just ready for bow season.

[Slingblade]

Lots of Advil until the season is over, then have it done.
If you do it now, there I no way you will be able to hunt this season.
I had mine done in May a few years ago and was just ready for bow season.

I wish, but I work for a school so I have time off for Christmas that wont burn all my vacation time to recover.