I'm getting arthroscopic exploratory shoulder surgery Monday May 7, 2007.

Jake LaMotta · Apr 26, 2007

I had an acrimioplasty done on Nov. 9, 2006. Since than I have had alot of pain near the AC joint. My doc has had me get MRI's, xrays, CT scans, cortisone shots, physical therapy, etc. and he has ruled out every possible scenario that could be going on in my shoulder (tears, arthritis, etc.) EXCEPT for the possibility that I may have scar tissue built up near the incision site where he stuck one of the portals in when he did the arthroscopic acromioplasty. He said it's possible a piece of scar tissue built up near the incision is probably rubbing up on the bone when I move my shoulder...thus causing great pain. He said he will see if that's the case when he does an arthroscopic exploratory shoulder surgery on me Monday May 7, 2007. I'm 27 years old.

Here is one thing I'm concerned about: My doctor said if it is indeed scar tissue built up near the incision site where he stuck one of the portals in when he did the arthroscopic acromioplasty, he will surgically remove the scar tissue. However he said it may grow back. So my question is...will it grow back? And is there a way to prevent it from growing back? And lastly, what if it does grow back, do I have to get it surgically removed again or do I just live with pain in my shoulder for the rest of my life?

mike1107 · Apr 26, 2007

Jake LaMotta said:
I had an acrimioplasty done on Nov. 9, 2006. Since than I have had alot of pain near the AC joint. My doc has had me get MRI's, xrays, CT scans, cortisone shots, physical therapy, etc. and he has ruled out every possible scenario that could be going on in my shoulder (tears, arthritis, etc.) EXCEPT for the possibility that I may have scar tissue built up near the incision site where he stuck one of the portals in when he did the arthroscopic acromioplasty. He said it's possible a piece of scar tissue built up near the incision is probably rubbing up on the bone when I move my shoulder...thus causing great pain. He said he will see if that's the case when he does an arthroscopic exploratory shoulder surgery on me Monday May 7, 2007. I'm 27 years old.

Here is one thing I'm concerned about: My doctor said if it is indeed scar tissue built up near the incision site where he stuck one of the portals in when he did the arthroscopic acromioplasty, he will surgically remove the scar tissue. However he said it may grow back. So my question is...will it grow back? And is there a way to prevent it from growing back? And lastly, what if it does grow back, do I have to get it surgically removed again or do I just live with pain in my shoulder for the rest of my life?

hey bro

1st of all, I wish u the best for this surgery so that it'll end ur shoulder problem
I have some since 2 years now and I know how much it sucks believe me

as for scar tissues, I don't think it may grow back if :

- u see a specialist who can mass the surgery scar and avoid any scar tissue to grow back : when u get surgery , it happens sometimes that the scar builds up a scar tissue that's why u need to get specific massage on it (don't know if it's clear how i explain it lol)

- u avoid injections there or mass for a while after injections (use the smallest needle possible)

Jake LaMotta · Apr 27, 2007

Anyone else?

Sesshomaru · Apr 28, 2007

Make sure you allow for adequate rest and follow proper rehabilitation as well to reduce the occurence.

muscle96ss · Apr 28, 2007

Jake LaMotta said:
I had an acrimioplasty done on Nov. 9, 2006. Since than I have had alot of pain near the AC joint. My doc has had me get MRI's, xrays, CT scans, cortisone shots, physical therapy, etc. and he has ruled out every possible scenario that could be going on in my shoulder (tears, arthritis, etc.) EXCEPT for the possibility that I may have scar tissue built up near the incision site where he stuck one of the portals in when he did the arthroscopic acromioplasty. He said it's possible a piece of scar tissue built up near the incision is probably rubbing up on the bone when I move my shoulder...thus causing great pain. He said he will see if that's the case when he does an arthroscopic exploratory shoulder surgery on me Monday May 7, 2007. I'm 27 years old.

Here is one thing I'm concerned about: My doctor said if it is indeed scar tissue built up near the incision site where he stuck one of the portals in when he did the arthroscopic acromioplasty, he will surgically remove the scar tissue. However he said it may grow back. So my question is...will it grow back? And is there a way to prevent it from growing back? And lastly, what if it does grow back, do I have to get it surgically removed again or do I just live with pain in my shoulder for the rest of my life?

First of all, your doctor told you that it is possible that the problem is scar tissue from the portal hole, he did not say that this was the only possibility. I am the one that told you in all likelihood that it is just scar tissue. But that is only speculation and we will not know what is actually found until he performs the surgery.

Why do you not trust what I have told you so far and obsess about the worst case scenario? Have I ever lead you astray in the several hundred PM's I have answered from you over the past several months? In fact, if you recall, I am the one that told you NOT to have the shoulder surgery when he moved your biceps tendon. Do you remember I told you not to fix something if it is not broke because you are only potentially opening up a can of worms of a million different complications that can occur when you mess with the human body?

Now to the issue at hand; yes, of course the scar tissue can regrow. You could also get in a car accident on the way to the surgery. In fact thousands of people get in car accidents everyday. Are you going to risk driving to the surgery center even with the potential of an accident possible? Are you going to lose sleep worrying and obsessing about getting into an accident everytime you get in your car?

Not trying to come down on you bro, but you are not thinking logically. Like I told you before, everything will be back to normal eventually.

MightyJohn · Apr 28, 2007

Good Luck Bro

Good luck Bro...I had a SLAP tear a few yrs ago & it turned out OK...but think I'll eventually need it redone & need surgery in My other shoulder...was diagnosed as another SLAP tear...so I fell You on shoulder injuries...I'm also only 27yo...so I know what You are going through...best wishes