BBcatch posted:can-o-corn posted:My son had surgery this Tuesday for a SLAP tear in his Labrum and a torn rotator cuff. His Dr. told us he sees a 50% re-occurrence of the injury in athletes. He's a catcher, 25 years old and just finished his fourth year of pro ball. The Dr. said his tendons looked like those of a much older man (not an old man but one much older than 25). It's too soon for him to start rehab but it's supposed to be 5-6 months to full use of his arm. Down the road he may face the need to reattach the biceps which would alter his throwing motion. He always took care of his arm, but once he left college he found himself catching 80-85 games a season with one day off a week.
Can-o-corn
My son (19) had surgery this past Wednesday. What appeared to be a large labrum/SLAP tear ended up being a SLAP III tear with bucket handle and a full thickness rotator cuff tear. He is a catcher. My son had a amazing 1st season (JUCO), leading the nation (in JUCO ball) in homeruns...was likely being drafted next month, had everything worked out with the team...until his shoulder finally gave out. Can I ask how your sons recovery went? Any advice?
Can-o-Corn
He will need to be patient with his recovery, work the process, it will be gradual. Try to refrain from giving him opoids.