Cartilage Shearing

CoQ10 · 11-06-2008, 09:31 PM

Hey Everybody,

I'm currently recovering from a surgically repaired cartilage tear. My doctor has told me that I should avoid full ROM bench pressing in the future, claiming that going past 90 degrees can actually "shear the cartilage" in some cases.

What are your thoughts on this?

Thanks,
C10

UConnJulie · 11-07-2008, 07:18 AM

Definitely go with what your doctor said. I assume this is your shoulder. What procedure did you have done?

CoQ10 · 11-07-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by UConnJulie

Definitely go with what your doctor said. I assume this is your shoulder. What procedure did you have done?

I underwent chondroplasty and labral debridement back in early-July. Compounded with biceps tendinosis, this has been a hell of a thing to treat!

Anyone else suffered from the same affliction(s)? If so, what was your experience like?

Thanks,
C10

bryanc · 11-10-2008, 11:38 PM

I think the better question is, "Why did you have a chondroplasty and labral debridement?"

CoQ10 · 11-11-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bryanc

I think the better question is, "Why did you have a chondroplasty and labral debridement?"

The MRI/arthrogram showed cartilage damage, and when they went in they noticed some significant fraying of the labrum.

Honestly, I don't know if it was 100% necessary, but my shoulder does feel SLIGHTLY better now than it did pre-op. Note that I did try virtually everything under the sun (cortisone injections, three months of in-house PT, ART, etc.) before committing to surgery. It was not a rushed decision by any means.

-C10

UConnJulie · 11-12-2008, 12:02 PM

There certainly is some shearing at the GH joint with pressing movements ... most healthy joints can handle this just fine, but I suspect after surgery that there will always be a "weak spot" that would predispose you to re-injury.

CoQ10 · 11-12-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by UConnJulie

There certainly is some shearing at the GH joint with pressing movements ... most healthy joints can handle this just fine, but I suspect after surgery that there will always be a "weak spot" that would predispose you to re-injury.

Thanks, Julie. I'll definitely take that into consideration when designing a program. Hopefully I'll be able to handle some light pressing.

If I don't see an improvement by early next year, though, I'm going to get a PRP injection. This should help improve the integrity of the biceps tendon, but I'll have to ask the doctor if it would strengthen the cartilage (or fibrocartilage, in my case) as well.

-C10

bryanc · 11-14-2008, 03:21 PM

You know, there are some people who should be banned from doing overhead movements for the rest of their lives--occupation notwithstanding. It is possible you have now become one of them. I know Bill has his pre-reqs that he insists on seeing before allowing overhead work. You might take that into consideration.

CoQ10 · 11-14-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bryanc

You know, there are some people who should be banned from doing overhead movements for the rest of their lives--occupation notwithstanding. It is possible you have now become one of them. I know Bill has his pre-reqs that he insists on seeing before allowing overhead work. You might take that into consideration.

I think my overhead pressing days may very well be over. Not happy about it, but I guess I'll have to deal.

-C10