Post by Pete & Tim on May 6, 2005 0:19:38 GMT -5
I found this on the A A A site and was curious if anyone could help me with any information at all.
Mike Mignogna
October 24th, Mike underwent surgery to repair the subscapulus tendon of the rotator cuff and ruptured long head bicep tendon of the right arm and right shoulder. The rotator tendon was torn completely off the humerus bone but was succesfully re attached with anchors to the humerus bone. Since the bicep injury was 2yrs. old, part of the tendon had re attached itself to the acrom bone and front deltoid muscle, it had to be cut away and couldn't be re attached. Mike is in therapy and the prognosis at this time is that his competition days are over.
On Tuesday I underwent a similar surgery where the long head bicep tendon had to be pulled up my arm, under my pectoral muscle and re attached to the bone, using an anchor and a screw. The doctor was originally concerned with my rotator, but after an M.R.I. and Orthoscopy, he was sure that he did not have to repair it, as it would repair itself for the most part during recovery of the bicep. The doctor originally told me after 4 months of physical therapy and rest, that I would be able to return to the sport. Now after meeting with him yesterday, he is telling me that he is not so sure. I am lost because in the same breath he tells me that the surgery went better than expected. So like I said, I am lost. If anyone that knows Mike Mignogna or someone who has had a similar surgery, please respond with some helpful insight.
Thank you,
Peter Milano
Mike Mignogna
October 24th, Mike underwent surgery to repair the subscapulus tendon of the rotator cuff and ruptured long head bicep tendon of the right arm and right shoulder. The rotator tendon was torn completely off the humerus bone but was succesfully re attached with anchors to the humerus bone. Since the bicep injury was 2yrs. old, part of the tendon had re attached itself to the acrom bone and front deltoid muscle, it had to be cut away and couldn't be re attached. Mike is in therapy and the prognosis at this time is that his competition days are over.
On Tuesday I underwent a similar surgery where the long head bicep tendon had to be pulled up my arm, under my pectoral muscle and re attached to the bone, using an anchor and a screw. The doctor was originally concerned with my rotator, but after an M.R.I. and Orthoscopy, he was sure that he did not have to repair it, as it would repair itself for the most part during recovery of the bicep. The doctor originally told me after 4 months of physical therapy and rest, that I would be able to return to the sport. Now after meeting with him yesterday, he is telling me that he is not so sure. I am lost because in the same breath he tells me that the surgery went better than expected. So like I said, I am lost. If anyone that knows Mike Mignogna or someone who has had a similar surgery, please respond with some helpful insight.
Thank you,
Peter Milano
I certainly hope that you can hear some good news from the doctor and especially that your armwrestling days are not over! That would be awful!
It's upsetting to miss out on one event, let alone what you may be looking at. I sure am sorry. Good luck with the healing process!
