What can i expect

[490Dave]

Went riding Saturday afternoon in the sand. Haven't rode in probably 2 months so i was excited to finally ride again even though it was sand (i hate sand) I was fixing to pull off and take a break when i got cross rutted and took a digger slamming my right shoulder into the ground. I fear now i have torn a rotater cuff or worse. I have an appointment for this afternoon to have it looked at, so we'll see. If torn RC what kind of repairs are there, how long can i expect therapy/recovery to last and finally, how much is this going to cost me?


Thanks!
Dave...

 

[RM85rider123]

sorry to hear this, but if you torn your rotator cuff, you will have to have surgery. believe me, about 3 months ago my dad wrecked and tore his, and broke 2 ribs. he was very sore after surgery, took him 6 weeks before he could move his arm completely behind his head, but everybody heals differently. hope you get through this though, you wont be riding for a loooooooonnnnng time.

 

[490Dave]

I guess im OK, X-rays didn't show any fractures or breaks and i've regained about 90% movement in that arm. Doctor said if i still have a lot of pain in a week or two an MRI will show any tissue damage. He said only about 10% of the time do they repair tissue damage so hopefully i'll be good to go in a few weeks!

 

[Petey]

Good to Hear, now get back on that bike.