Shoulder Doc recommendation

Ryan · Since 14 Jul 2005 537 Posts Oregon Addicted

Can anyone recommend a good shoulder doc? I prefer the type that look to fix the problem with PT or other means prior to cutting. But really just want a good doc.

cheers,

consumer · Since 28 Nov 2010 406 Posts banned Obsessed

Dr. Herzka @ OHSU orthopedics, she has an office out at Beaverton. She is an expert in shoulder repair and will do a thorough evaluation before suggesting surgery. In my case she recommended PT only and gave a diagnosis to the PT for proper rehab.

Justsmile · Since 20 Jul 2009 1530 Posts Not Portland XTreme Poster

Dr Ron bowman. Tigard orthopedic and fracture clinic. Rebuilt both my shoulders and has done a bunch more of my friends shoulders and backs!!

novocaine · Since 23 Sep 2010 79 Posts Kennewick, wa

He did my shoulder and it's been quite a bit better since. Look him up!

Trevor

waynepjh · Since 27 Jul 2008 212 Posts jackson wy Stoked

Get a long theraband and put it in your car. Do shoulder exercises while you drive. 5 minutes a day will do so much. I was told by multiple dr's that I had to have surgery after two dislocations and rotator cuff injuries. If you keep it strong and in alignment I doubt you need surgery. The key for me was doing exercises in the car it was the only time I would motivate. If you want to see what I do I could make a video for u. jmo

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waynepjh · Since 27 Jul 2008 212 Posts jackson wy Stoked

I will try to do it the next few days.

bigjohn · Since 13 Mar 2012 664 Posts Addicted

I'm No Doctor... but if you're lookin for free advice, this has worked for me.

After decades of racquetball (and some tennis) I pretty much turned my shoulder into a shredded mess.

Whenever my shoulder would get too sore I would perform a simple exercise that usually put me back into the court within a week.

Starting with my arm by my side I would flex my shoulder muscles as tight as I could. While continuously flexing my shoulder muscles I would slowly move my arm up and down. I would attempt to perform this exercise for about 5 minutes in the morning, and repeat again in the evening.

p.s. I don't play racquetball or tennis anymore (now I kite), and shoulder is much better (without surgury).

Good Luck!!!

consumer · Since 28 Nov 2010 406 Posts banned Obsessed

Ryan · Since 14 Jul 2005 537 Posts Oregon Addicted

I met with Dr. Herzka @ OHSU orthopedics and she is great. Thanks for the referal Consumer. She is a active rock climber and her husband is an avid pole dancer so she gets it.

Hopefully PT will do the trick!!!!

kss · Since 24 Apr 2006 614 Posts pdx Addicted

get well soon dude, so you don't have to bail on anymore rufus sessions! Wink

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Thought I would post on here since I recently did shoulder surgery #2...

By chance my first was Dr. Herzka, second time Dr Pelmas at Kaiser Sunnyside.

Both surgeries were to fix chronic dislocation problems on my left shoulder. The first one worked for a couple of years but then started dislocating again after a bad kiteboarding crash.

The second time they did a latarjet repair which involves taking cadaver bone and using it to repair bone damage and make a better socket for the shoulder so it doesn't come out.

So far the second time around has been much less pain and my PT is progressing well.

Surgery is best avoided but if you have dislocations more than a few times its a good idea to do it IMO. I had probably 50+ dislocations over the years, last time in my sleep Shocked

Keep those shoulders healthy and strong. They say I will probably need to have mine replaced some day because of arthritis. Tough to hear at 33...

consumer · Since 28 Nov 2010 406 Posts banned Obsessed

Happy to hear your shoulder feels better.

If shoulder osteoarthritis is anything like knee osteoarthritis - research has shown that regular running for example, can be beneficial or neutral rather than harmful as our logic might suggest.

jackZ · Since 13 Apr 2008 355 Posts Devon Alberta ca. Obsessed

Hi ,
my 2 cts ,
Swim Swim Swim
Fixed my shoulder problem .
I hit the snowpack hard on my side while snowboarding and my arm went behind me and overextended , man that hurt . No Doc visited .
I was not healed yet and I did it again wakeboarding a couple of months later. After several months of irritation / pain , I hit the pool.... relief ! I swim breast stroke mostly and alternate front and back . It worked very well . No more aching !
Another ,
I had broken a collar bone in the early eighties and was told "it just heals " so I didn't really do much PT at all . I'm a heavy duty Mechanic and found I could not work long with my arm above my head ( collar bone injury side ) it would prickle and burn at the shoulder area and up the arm . I had another wreck a couple of years ago and broke that same collar bone again ! This time I was swimming for therapy . I can use that arm over my head again without problems , wow I was very happy with that ! A benefit of the swimming let it heal differently and with better range I guess .
Anyway thought I'd share a pill free , operation free way to help . All injuries are different for sure but for me this sure helped .
JackZ

Ryan · Since 14 Jul 2005 537 Posts Oregon Addicted

I am gaining strength and shoulder pain is significanly decreased. I am used rubber band resistance training 3-4 times per week for 30-40 min. Seems to be doing the trick and hope to be ready early spring.

Phil, sorry to hear. keep it moving!! When the arthritis gets bad head back to Australia for some warm humid air. Seems to really help in my experience. Id like to just move there Laughing