Hi Carolyn: It was an orthopedic surgeon/sports medicine specialist who fixed me up. If I remember right I had to have IV sedation to enable him to manipulate the shoulder completely, or it could have been a quick general anesthesia. In any case, he didn't use local anesthesia.
If the pain isn't unbearable, you may want to take Alysia's advice and try less invasive approaches and see if there's some improvement. A closed manipulation seems to be recommended as a last resort (and maybe if your insurance will cover it!). In my case, the pain was extreme and getting worse--so I went for it.
I would consult an orthopedic surgeon who has experience with frozen shoulders. I have been to several orthopedic surgeons over the years, and never had one push me to do the most invasive procedure first. Find one in your area with a good track record by researching on the Internet.
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Hi Carolyn: It was an orthopedic surgeon/sports medicine specialist who fixed me up. If I remember right I had to have IV sedation to enable him to manipulate the shoulder completely, or it could have been a quick general anesthesia. In any case, he didn't use local anesthesia.
If the pain isn't unbearable, you may want to take Alysia's advice and try less invasive approaches and see if there's some improvement. A closed manipulation seems to be recommended as a last resort (and maybe if your insurance will cover it!). In my case, the pain was extreme and getting worse--so I went for it.
I would consult an orthopedic surgeon who has experience with frozen shoulders. I have been to several orthopedic surgeons over the years, and never had one push me to do the most invasive procedure first. Find one in your area with a good track record by researching on the Internet.
Best of luck!
Cathy
August 25, 2009 - 9:03amThis Comment
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