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I had an MRI around 2002, Xrays too, of my left shoulder. Great doctor, but he didn't detect pathology. Cortisone shots didn't help. He said I could elect to have an arthoscopy and he'd see what he could find, clean things up in any case. He found a labrum tear (Type 4 SLAP lesion), fixed it on the spot. He told me later that he expected me to make a 100% recovery within a year, with physical therapy in the short term. I'm not sure I ever got to 100% but it was a lot better.
Now, however, I have very similar symptoms. I'm with Kaiser now and they had me take 4 Xrays a few weeks ago and the radiology report described arthritic deterioration consistent with what would be expected for me, and that would explain my pain. Doctor said if problem persistent MRI was in the cards, I emailed him today, he set me up for tomorrow... at 9PM! I confirmed, 9PM!!! I'm usually turning in about then but I'll make this, won't reschedule.
What can I expect? It's been a long time. My symptoms are very like what I remember them being before my arthroscopy in 2002. Therefore I'm skeptical of the radiologist's report. If they couldn't see a labrum tear in 2002 why should I expect them to see it now with an Xray, or even an MRI?
Now, however, I have very similar symptoms. I'm with Kaiser now and they had me take 4 Xrays a few weeks ago and the radiology report described arthritic deterioration consistent with what would be expected for me, and that would explain my pain. Doctor said if problem persistent MRI was in the cards, I emailed him today, he set me up for tomorrow... at 9PM! I confirmed, 9PM!!! I'm usually turning in about then but I'll make this, won't reschedule.
What can I expect? It's been a long time. My symptoms are very like what I remember them being before my arthroscopy in 2002. Therefore I'm skeptical of the radiologist's report. If they couldn't see a labrum tear in 2002 why should I expect them to see it now with an Xray, or even an MRI?
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