Medical/shoulder help/advice needed stat

[Woodsy]

Ok so after talking to 2 of my favorite mags from the top of hidden peak and declaring what a glorious day it was @ Snowbird ( remember kids Pride goeth before a fall)
I took a nasty high speed digger.
no idea what happen but I went down hard on my left side and was screaming like a little girl dragging a worthless left arm behind me as I tried to arrest.

I had seperated my shoulder.
Damn that hurts, so a stab of pain later I get the orgasmic relief of the shoulder going back where it belonged. a nice man bought me a ski and pole I had left a few hundred feet behind
so I skied down took off my gear and am now at home.
the shoulder still hurts and left arm is spazzy, not really obeying all my commands.
My ROM is good.
so should I go to the hospital?
as I remember last time I did tis MTBing about 8 years ago all the doc did is give mea brace, write me a scrip and say good luck.
Now I have health insurance, and I can always use a new scrip, but the who knows how long a wait and the who knows how much outta pocket disuade me.
so DO I need to see a doc?
I am going to take some pot now. any advice is appreciated.

its not a big deal so save your "++ vibes" for Pinner's raging case of the clap.

[splat]

Nice to see you adhering to the "post, then smoke pot" regulation, Woodsy.
I did mine like that once, but didn't have insurance and was gimped for years.
Take advantage of your med and get an MRI, some good pain pills, smoke some more, then post, and tell us how it all turned out.

Best o' luck, Bro!

[Mcwop]

You do not need to go to the emergency room. However, you do need to see a doctor in the next few days. They will x-ray to make sure nothing is broken, do simple tests for nerve damage or torn ligaments and/or tendons.

Are you sure it was a seperation or dislocation?

[Foggy_Goggles]

Are you sure it was a seperation or dislocation?

What he said. Trust us paddlers on this one, I'm pretty sure you had a subluxation.

[lemon boy]

shake the sand outta your cornhole and go to the dactah

[Mcwop]

What he said. Trust us paddlers on this one, I'm pretty sure you had a subluxation.

And, if anyone is wondering there is a difference.

I have suffered one dislocation, 2 sublexes, and a busted clavicle - all on my left shoulder.

I am the king of rehabbing my left rotator cuff.

[phUnk]

At least find a nice young lady willing to play doctor.

++Vibes to Pinner's clap btw.

[Woodsy]

And, if anyone is wondering there is a difference.

I have suffered one dislocation, 2 sublexes, and a busted clavicle - all on my left shoulder.

I am the king of rehabbing my left rotator cuff.

thanks I will let you know after DR. 2morrow.
not sure what a sublux is, I hope thats what I got.
my left shoulder needs to cach up to the right from the bike wreck seperation i mentioned in the 1st post and breaking that scapula 2 years latter.

[SkiingBear]

If your insurance covers it, go to TOSH. One of the docs over there is a shoulder specialist, he checked out my shoulder after a MTB wreck. IMHO, for sports related injuries I'll go nowhere else.

[Woodsy]

apt is with my normal doc.
TOSH would be good and maybe needed later.
thakns all.
self medicate
self destruct
that would be woodsy then this thread.

[BobMc]

I've found the best therapy is to go camping in Moab for the weekend. See ya there?

BobMc

[Twoplanker]

I've found the best therapy is to go camping in Moab for the weekend. See ya there?

BobMc

You going to be down there? I'm headed out tomorrow morning to Canyonlands. I'll PM you with my cell number in case we can hook up, if that works out somehow.

[BobMc]

You going to be down there? I'm headed out tomorrow morning to Canyonlands. I'll PM you with my cell number in case we can hook up, if that works out somehow.

Most excellent!

BobMc

[Twoplanker]

Most excellent!

BobMc

PM sent!

[Woodsy]

going to moab is not gonna help my shoulder!

[frozenwater]

should we start some kind of maggot fundraiser to help with pinners "little" problem?

- oh and woodsy, stop gloating on top of mountains. Its bad karma.

[Woodsy]

should we start some kind of maggot fundraiser to help with pinners "little" problem?

- oh and woodsy, stop gloating on top of mountains. Its bad karma.

I wasnt gloating just called to say hi and thankx, you know this bastardo
You have your own mtns to still be on top of .
but I have 30 packs om High life for 12.95 @ costco.
BWAAHAHHAHAHAaaa
cough

[frozenwater]

...
but I have 30 packs om High life for 12.95 @ costco.
BWAAHAHHAHAHAaaa
cough

shit, the last time he gloated to me he dislocated his shoulder, gloating abou t drinking cheap beer?! Now he's going to sprain his beer belly.

[Mcwop]

thanks I will let you know after DR. 2morrow.
not sure what a sublux is, I hope thats what I got.
my left shoulder needs to cach up to the right from the bike wreck seperation i mentioned in the 1st post and breaking that scapula 2 years latter.

Sublex is where it gets yanked out of place, and pops back in on its own. Makes all sorts of awful noises.

[Vinman]

Definitly go see an ortho type doc. From the sounds of it McWop has it pegged as a sublux.
[quote]so a stab of pain later I get the orgasmic relief of the shoulder going back where it belonged[quote/]

That alone basically tells me the shoulder either partially or fully dislocated and then went back in place on its own. This basically stretches and possibly tears the ligaments that stabilize the shoulder with the possibility of tearing the labrum (cartilage ring around the socket).

Basically you need to be in a sling and rest that shoulder for ~4-6 weeks before going to rehab to strengthen the rotator cuff, shoulder and scapular muscles. Surgery may be avoided if you take care of it.

Godd luck mang

[Beaver]

I discoed once telein' and a few times paddlin'. Mine subluxes real easy now. I can usually get it back in place myself but when I can't i go to the chiropractor. I went to a couple docs who have tried and sometimes succeded while causeing me some pain, I used to have a physiotherapist put it back in for me but I don't live there anymore. The chiropractor pops it in painlessly every time.

Get some heat on it then try moving it into different positions and making different motions, you may find the right motion to put it back. I accidentally found the position to get my shoulder back in place while whipeing my ass.

[LAN]

I hate that "++ vibes" shit. Woodsy, don't go into the ER, because they'll just send you home with a shoulder immobilizer and some pain medication. Are you going to your regular doctor because you need a referral? If you can, I would go straight to an ortho doc, since that's what they see all day long.

The problem with going to primary care first, is that they're not used to seeing orthopedic injuries that need orthopedic care, and sometimes they drag their heels in giving referrals. If your insurance plan is one that requires a referral, mention how the shoulder is making noises, you don't feel like you're arm is following commands, and the words "numbness" and "tingling" are ususally the ticket to a referral as well. Good luck!

[biggins]

My $.02

The process should go as follows:

1. Hurt yourself (check)
2. Smoke to calm nerves/ease pain (check)
3. Don't bother w/ ER (check)
4. Go to doc. If you can raise your arm with the forearm at a 90degree angle WITHOUT feeling like its going to come out (allow doc to try this, don't do it yourself)- begin rehab. If you DO feel like its loose and weak- get a referral for an MRI
5. Ortho evaluates MRI, surgery and rehab OR just rehab ensue.
6. Smoke repeatedly throughout process up to rehab wherein you'll need a bit more focus to stay up on 3/week PT sessions.

I go under the knife in 2 weeks for a torn labrum, but I was very careless about care after the initial injury, so surgery became inevitable. Good Luck. Heal Fast.

[Woodsy]

TOSH would be a good idea...
IF THEY HAD AN AVAILABLE APPPT BEFORE 5/20!!!!
any hoo blew off my GP for an ortho, and I have an appt on Wed ( the day before I go to chicago.
we will see how it goes,
borrowing a sling from my dad.
still weak as fuck and consisantly painful

[splat]

Make the appt. and transfer your ortho records, woods.