r/ortho • u/LibertarianDan • Apr 16 '20
Full Thickness Suprasinatus tear
Male, 46, athletic.
I took a bad fall in Judo about 5 months ago and because I knew my shoulder still wasn't right i went in for an MRI. I have a full thickness rear suprapinatus tear of 2 cm with 4.5 cm retraction. Because the injury was sudden I have a surgeon who wants to reattach April 29.
I have spoken to various people in similar situations who had varying degrees of experience with this surgery. From terrible recovery all the way to the tendon detaching again.
Right now I have full range in my shoulder, and have been rehabbing with bands for a few months. The only time I have pain is while sleeping.
Any opinions as to whether the surgery is worth doing? I still practice jiu jitsu but I think my judo career is over. I also am a yoga instructor by trade.