Originally Posted by
delbiker1
I feel the O's pain, and wish them a full recovery. I had a crash on May 28th, just me, resulted in 3 fractures in my neck, 2 broken ribs, and a messed up right shoulder. My neck is doing okay, stiff and sore, having started PT this week. My ribs are healed. My shoulder still has issues. It is protruding to the front, and has an elevated big knot at the rear top of the shoulder. I am seeing an orthopedist Friday, the 9th. I suspect either a torn or detached tendon, or maybe a displaced clavicle. It is very painful with most movement, always sore and stiff. I am soon to be 72, riding bikes for 65+ years. This was the first time I had serious consequences from a ride and fall.
Wow, Now feeling blessed that it was only my shoulder. Sounds like you might need a total shoulder arthroplasty to improve functionality. Coincidentally, I’m an occupational therapist that works at a specialty hospital for joint replacements. My surgeon did state that I may eventually need a TSA as well. It would mean another eight weeks in a sling, but that’s better than shoulder dysfunction forever. Good luck with your consult!