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Ask the doc
Ask the Doc is meant to be an informative column to keep us all in the water and active. I will do my best to address questions relevant to our paddle community about injuries, prevention, and treatment options. Pease submit topics of interest. Realize, there are limitations to the information found here. The column is not meant to be your only form of medical guidance and treatment. Please see your physician for a proper physical exam to complete the diagnosis to treat your specific ailments. Enjoy!
Brad Thomas, MD

Archives for April 2009

Responses to reader questions
i have had 2 shoulder surgeries in the last two years. One arthoscopic and one open repair for bankahart lesion. i have been surfing,skating for 15 years. i initialy injured it skating , came down in the transition on my right arm extended. I am eight months into my second surgery and feel okay. have surfed 5 times since but every time their has been one incident where the shoulder moves when paddling to hard to get in a wave. should i discontinue surfing for a while longer? what is the best way to train? i did 6 months of therapy ,and am now on a home program.- Cody Younghans

Cody,

    Sorry about the delayed response, but here goes. 
    Bankart surgery, or labral repair of the shoulder often functions to tighten the shoulder capsule, preventing further dislocation but  leaving you with an arm that ...

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