I wasn't sure where to post this thread, so I figured the parent section would be best. Ultimately, I am writing it from the viewpoint of a parent. And my current struggle is as a parent, so here goes.
As some of you know, my DD currently pitches at the college level. She is starting her sophomore year. A few years ago she injured her shoulder. She didn't miss much time due to the injury, at least initially. But shortly after the injury, she started having other issues. Medial epicondylitis, biceps tendinitis, rotator cuff syndrome, etc. After dealing with on/off issues for nearly three years, we decided to take her for an MRI. While inconclusive, her doctor believes she has a small tear in her labrum. The initial recommendation was PT and a cortisone shot. After just having her third cortisone shot, it is clear that the issue is not improving so she has decided to schedule surgery. This will be arthroscopic surgery. We won't know for sure what is wrong until they are inside, and really won't know the recovery time until then either. Best estimates right now are that she will miss between 6 and 9 months of action. So she is out for the 2020 season. She has decided to remain with the team and is motivated to return to action next fall.
I will do my best to update this thread as we travel this new journey. Maybe our experience will be able to help someone else out there. As a dad, I am definitely concerned about this. At 19, she shouldn't need to deal with something like this, but I know she is not alone. There are many athletes out there that have had similar issues.
As some of you know, my DD currently pitches at the college level. She is starting her sophomore year. A few years ago she injured her shoulder. She didn't miss much time due to the injury, at least initially. But shortly after the injury, she started having other issues. Medial epicondylitis, biceps tendinitis, rotator cuff syndrome, etc. After dealing with on/off issues for nearly three years, we decided to take her for an MRI. While inconclusive, her doctor believes she has a small tear in her labrum. The initial recommendation was PT and a cortisone shot. After just having her third cortisone shot, it is clear that the issue is not improving so she has decided to schedule surgery. This will be arthroscopic surgery. We won't know for sure what is wrong until they are inside, and really won't know the recovery time until then either. Best estimates right now are that she will miss between 6 and 9 months of action. So she is out for the 2020 season. She has decided to remain with the team and is motivated to return to action next fall.
I will do my best to update this thread as we travel this new journey. Maybe our experience will be able to help someone else out there. As a dad, I am definitely concerned about this. At 19, she shouldn't need to deal with something like this, but I know she is not alone. There are many athletes out there that have had similar issues.