Any updates with this condition?

<r>I would be very much interested in finding out more about the procedure from first hand sources, ideally someone who has had it done.<br/> I have had LTN decompression, (2004) followed by spilt pectoralis muscle transfer (2005) to try stabilise my shoulder. But the results have not been to good, ...

<t>pec transfer update.<br/> Physio was going really well and the shoulder was stable and relatively pain free (which after year was a huge relief) so 9 months post op I was coping very well. However early this year the pain started again and to cut it short yesterday I saw my therapist and explaine...

<t>I was in a similar situation earlier this year, My place of work is/are well aware of my shoulder problem, and the fact of me going to for surgery was a concern but, I'm lucky to have good employer and a job that I could just a bout manage one handed. My surgery left me in a body cast with elevat...

<t>Well it’s been six month since my muscle transfer, I haven’t looked back once!<br/> <br/> Seven weeks in a body & shoulder cast (spiker) and a week of intensive physiotherapy, and therapy once a week since then, my scars are not overly ugly, despite getting an infection. <br/> <br/> I have no...

<t>What is a winged scapula?<br/> <br/> A winged scapula is a shoulder injury or condition in which the scapula or shoulder blade sticks out at the back, particular when pushing against something such as a wall.<br/> <br/> What are the symptoms?<br/> <br/> Winging of the scapular or shoulder blade. ...

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<t>Mike, I really do hope it’s a success! Good for you, so what he they say to u after, were they happy with what they did?<br/> I have just come home from my week in rehab where my cast was removed, i can only do a few light exercises, and I have to wear a splint (don joy) to keep my arm out, it's ...

Well just had my week in rehab, it sure was nice to take a shower after all that time in my cast. I have to wear a support (don-joy) so things are still a little awkward. Not to painful scars are ok. Just have to take it real easy until the muscle graft takes and heals.

James

<t>I'm currently in a cast as described above (muscle & tendon transfer), its not to bad a little uncomfortable on my hip from the weight. It was made the day before surgery, it weighs just over a stone.<br/> <br/> Just watch out for the fingers as I have hit mine on door frame and walls so many...