MUA with large RCR

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   Hello all - I have a pt. that underwent a MUA in Nov. 2009 - at the same time the surgeon performed a RCR for a large tear.  I saw this pt. every day for one week, however, I did not range her through full range secondary to the RCR - the Dr. sent no protocol.  She is now presenting with frozen shoulder - any ideas? Thanks

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daisy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: Jan 15 2010 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote daisy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: MUA with large RCR Posted: Jan 16 2010 at 11:51am
	Hello all - I have a pt. that underwent a MUA in Nov. 2009 - at the same time the surgeon performed a RCR for a large tear. I saw this pt. every day for one week, however, I did not range her through full range secondary to the RCR - the Dr. sent no protocol. She is now presenting with frozen shoulder - any ideas? Thanks

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arj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: Jul 21 2008 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote arj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 21 2010 at 7:59am
	You were right not to perform full range of motion after the RCR and manipulation as you don't want to compromise the RCR. I would continue to treat and progress the patient with the main understanding that she had the RCR. Aggressive therapy too soon to achieve additional ROM could actually do more harm than good. Worse case scenario she would have to undergo another MUA once the RC has healed.

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