Arthroscopy Or Physical Therapy For 16 Y/o?

[[old] zephyr]

My daughter was diagnosed twice with MDI (multi-directional instability), left shoulder. She saw a sports medicine orthopedist at Children’s Hospital who recommended physical therapy. She continued to have pain which worsened during rehab. She had to stop fall rowing. Second opinion orthopedist recommended arthroscopy with possible open capsulorrhaphy with 3-6 months rehab. My daughter wants to row, now and in college. Internet research gets confusing and studies seem equally to support BOTH arthroscopy and physical therapy. HELP!! Any experience/knowledge or advice appreciated.

[[old] Alissa]

Zephyr,<br /><br />Unfortunately this won't be news for you, but I thought this link to "peer reviewed patient education" material on "<a href='http://www.steadman-hawkins.com/mdi/overview.asp' target='_blank'>multi-directional instability</a>" from the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic (a well-regarded sports medicine orthopedic practice in Colorado) might be helpful to others.<br /><br />My very best wishes for you and your daughter.<br /><br />Alissa

[[old] zephyr]

<!--QuoteBegin-Alissa+Dec 5 2005, 12:30 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Alissa @ Dec 5 2005, 12:30 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Zephyr,<br /><br />Unfortunately this won't be news for you, but I thought this link to "peer reviewed patient education" material on "<a href='http://www.steadman-hawkins.com/mdi/overview.asp' target='_blank'>multi-directional instability</a>" from the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic (a well-regarded sports medicine orthopedic practice in Colorado) might be helpful to others.<br /><br />My very best wishes for you and your daughter.<br /><br />Alissa <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Alissa,<br /><br />I had studied the steadman-hawkins.com site which is a good one. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I am glad to hear the group is well-regarded. It appeared they might be, but I had not talkled to anyone that knew of them. Thanks again<br />