With a lot of pushing I finally got my results!! It turns out I have a torn labrum!! This totally sucks but at least I am not going nuts!!!
I am working on a consultation at OHSU. It turns out only ONE Orthopedic Surgeon in Portland can do this procedure. Hopefully I can get in quickly and get this behind me.
I added a Link for explanation of the procedure and success rate (on the right column)
A torn labrum is most commonly found in very active people, Athletes. It does occur in people with degenerative diseases such as Osteoarthritis, which I have. However, it is very rare.
The most common treatment is physical therapy and anti-inflammatories. In my case it looks like the only solution is Surgery as it was a fairly bad tear. It hurts so much because I am just rubbing bone on bone.
Not sure how a guy like me could get so gosh darn lucky!! So stay tuned. Once I get my consult I will post the next steps. I am hoping its an easy Arthroscopic procedure with no hospital time!
My life is turning out to be a laugh a minute. To bad I don't get air line miles or bonus points for hospital time, exotic disorders and tests!! I would be half way around the world!!!
By the way, until 3 weeks ago I didn't even know I had a Labrum let a lone that you could tear it by doing absolutely nothing!!
It can only get only get better....Right?? I think that's what I said after my Chemo.....
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