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One x-ray guided injection. About 120ml of steroids, pain killers and saline directly into the capsule.
They waited until the pain killers numbed everything and then moved the arm through the range by grabbing it and wrenching it around. Before that I could barely lift it past nipple height and it was the first time I had my hand over my head for months.
Mobility has stayed. Strength has come back with lots of physio. I can do pull ups and push ups again, although narrow ones are uncomfortable. Shoulder won't be totally pain free as the rotator cuffs are torn but it's not bothering me anymore.
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Oh that sounds like a nightmare.
Last year I hurt the same shoulder. I hit a tree going full speed, it stopped me dead. Was painful at the time but had no option other than to keep riding for about another hour or so. As soon as I got into the car and cooled down that pain was unbearable.
Thankfully I don’t think I tore anything last year as I did get it back to full strength with no lingering issues.
This time around its no where near as painful as it was last year, it’s feeling better everyday, so I’m hopeful there’s no permanent damage.
The steroid injection is interesting, were you given just one or did you go back for more?
I have Morton’s neuroma in my foot and I’ve been told a cortisone injection will probably be the next avenue I go down before looking at anything more drastic.
You feel it gave you immediate and long lasting relief?