Pain in the shoulder

[marsha]

Two years ago i had surgery on my right shoulder for a decompression but in the last 3 months the same symptoms have come back which is pain in the upper arm.

Someone told me that it was scar tissue causing all this pain can you tell me if this is true or do i have another problem

Just to let you know that im disabled and wheelchair since birth

thanks

marsha

[Ruth]

Hello Marsha,

What was the reason for the initial decompression if you know? If it was due to bony abnormalities in the acromion perhaps this is regrowing and causing the same symptoms? Or maybe one of the tendons/bursae has become inflammed and hence mimics the symptoms you had before? Perhapps it is scar tissue formation however you may need to get this checked out to be sure what exactly is going on.

Do you transfer yourself in/out of your chair independently? If so then I would strongly suggest you get your shoulder looked at asap, because if it gets worse it may impact quite significantly on your everyday life if you're no longer able to transfer.

I hope this is of some help, do let us know how you get on!

[marsha]

yes i tranfer most of the day, ie get out of bed, toilet, taxis.

As for seeing a specialist i went a week last thursday and he's suggested a ultrasound scan on the shoulder.

As for the reasons why i had the problem in the first place no one knows it just suddenly appearred there wasnt any trauma to the shoulder that i can remember. I just know that i deparately want it sorted once and for all, i'm not the kind of person that likes to stay indoors


marsha