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Alternative treatments for shoulder instability?

Posted by limogesc @limogesc, Jul 13 5:02pm

Looking for ideas and input on alternative treatments for shoulder instability. Two years ago, my daughter fell and broke her collarbone and dislocated her shoulder.- it continued to dislocate or sublux as she went about her daily life. She had surgery to tighten the instability, which went well for about nine months, and then one day shoulder began to dislocate and subluxate when she reaches above her head. The MRI shows what looks like a labral tear. But the surgeon says surgery is not an option because the first one failed, and the labral tear is not significant to the types of dislocation she’s having.
Has anyone had experience with something called a “shoulder pacemaker” electrodes that give neuro feedback to the muscles that aren’t working correctly in her scapula? She tried it in PT last week and it didn’t work for her.
Has anyone had success with either prolotherapy or plasma rich platelet therapy for shoulder instability and or pain? Right now the constant pain is just as worrisome as the shoulder not functioning.

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csrb7007 | @csrb7007 | Jul 16 10:59am

I’m very sorry to hear about your daughter’s shoulder injury. While I haven’t had the same issue, I had significant shoulder issues for 30 years, including 2 major surgeries. You didn’t mention it but I just saw a shoulder expert at UVA Medical Center who now has me on the right track. If you haven’t done so, I recommend seeking an appointment with a shoulder expert at a medical research institute, like UVA, Duke, John Hopkins, etc.

Best of luck

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limogesc | @limogesc | Jul 20 7:37am
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I’m very sorry to hear about your daughter’s shoulder injury. While I haven’t had the same issue, I had significant shoulder issues for 30 years, including 2 major surgeries. You didn’t mention it but I just saw a shoulder expert at UVA Medical Center who now has me on the right track. If you haven’t done so, I recommend seeking an appointment with a shoulder expert at a medical research institute, like UVA, Duke, John Hopkins, etc.

Best of luck

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@csrb7007 we are working with specialists at Mayo! I’m glad you found someone who has you on the right track- is there something in particular you are doing that seems to be working best? Anything for pain management ?

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csrb7007 | @csrb7007 | Jul 20 8:59am

I’m getting shot every 3-6 months, in PT for ROM and strengthening, and in the gym 3-5 days a week and doing curls, lat raises, and back exercises and taking them to the point of discomfort. Once I feel slight pain, I lower the weights. But, most importantly, I start off on the treadmill with 5 lb hand weights. For 20-30 minutes, I do a 3.5 mph walk and do curls and shoulder raises sporadically to get the blood pumping which noticeably helps with the weight training.

Best of luck!

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