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Rotator Cuff repair X 2 advice needed
trophyhunt:
I had two anchors, my arm was in a sling for 6 weeks. Using a remote was fine, but not a chance you’ll be driving a stick shift, much less wiping your butt. After 4 weeks my doctor had me doing some PT at home, before that he said to keep my arm in the sling, except for showers. He was adamant about keeping my arm in that sling till 6 weeks when not doing pt. At the OP’s age, I’m guessing you’ll struggle a bit more than I did, and it was rough. Brock is much younger and kicked butt at every angle, don’t expect it to go as well as he did. As far as driving, after 4 weeks I still couldn’t turn my key with my bad arm or shift into gear.
Wood2Sawdust:
Which brand of cold therapy machine did you use and how did you like it? How often did you use it or can you just keep it on? Leaning towards Polar Cold because I think it has a remote on-off timer
HntnFsh:
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Yes, you will be able to use your non injured arm just fine, You can hold a book or remote in your sling hand. You have full mobility of you wrist. You just cant move your shoulder/bicep or move your forearm off your body. I drove after a week and I walked a mile after day 2.
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I need my right shoulder done. I use my right arm to get into my big truck and my little truck is a stick shift. How will that work out? I'm using Voltaren right now and it's helping a lot, I just don't know.
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Voltaren can work pretty good. But I was told not to use it too long because its really hard on your kidneys. Dont know for sure, but worth checking.
Wood2Sawdust:
Can't use voltaren. Would like to know what ice therapy machines others have used.
Ridgeratt:
I posted up a suggestion on post #29. They all do the same thing, fill with ice and water. Once the ice melts you refill and repeat. Why do you feel a remote off/on is a requirement?
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