Zeke-BE Report post Posted March 20, 2015 That sucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Confirmed glenoid fracture and a pretty sizable one at that. Rare and it seems not too many orthos have actually performed the surgery I'll need. A chunk of bone on the lower inside of the glenoid (socket) about 1.5 cm sheared off and pushed back about 8mm. The "fix" is to cut in and pull the sheared portion of bone back into place and maybe screw it into place while it heals. My orthopedic doc up here is very good, but he's never performed it and only one other guy up here has done it - but only once, so they are trying to help me find someone more specialized. Tomorrow I'll be frantically searching for someone in the valley that can do the surgery next week. It should have been done within 7 - 10 days and Sunday will be two full weeks since the injury occurred. On the off-chance that any of you know of a shoulder specialist who has experience with this procedure in the valley - or anywhere, please PM me with contact info. I'll travel to Vegas or LA, or wherever. This surgery scares the heck out of me and because it's so uncommon, it is very important that I find the right person to perform it. As far as insurance, lol, I've already met my deductibles. Ouch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted March 20, 2015 That doesn't sound good at all Jason. I have sent you a PM so be sure to read it. It might not be your answer but it's worth a shot. He served as the Az Diamond Backs physician and specializes in Arthroscopic Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma. He did my knee surgery and currently treating my wife for her shoulder pain. I like this guy and I hope he can be of help to you. If he can't I'm sure he will know who can help you. Richard C. Martin MD / Az Bone & Joint Call if you have any questions or if there is anything else I can help you with. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Wow! That sucks! I busted-up my shoulder in a BIG way a couple of years ago on the Kiabab Jr. hunt. Ripped the rotator cuff, separated it, plus several chips. A guy named Douglas Freedberg from AZ Sports Medicine did my work. He only works on shoulders, nothing else, and is good! (AZ Cards use him, and he is in on the sidelines of every game with them.......) Here is their website and his bio: http://www.asmcmd.com/about-us/meet-our-physicians/dr-douglas-freedberg/ Lots of good doctors out there, so hopefully you will get taken care of. Maybe give these guys a call, or have your current doctor call them though since you're looking for a good shoulder specialist. Good luck! S. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Rub some dirt on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringer Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Dr. Brian Shafer at AZ Bone and Joint did both of my shoulders and he is good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Dr. Dersam 2222 East Highland Avenue #425, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 667-6640 Not sure if he has done glenoid frac repairs but he saved my shoulder when others suggested replacing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted March 22, 2015 No post is complete without some pix. Heading to Flagstaff tomorrow, surgery @ 7:30 AM Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elecshoc Report post Posted March 22, 2015 Sorry to hear Coach, good luck with the surgery and healing . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
