Both operations worked a treat, I remember before my 1st I went to lift a fuse of the bench, probably weighed only about 1/2 kg but because of the angle I was at I couldn’t lift it. Anyway after the 1st op the main physio exercise was to lie on my back and just push my arm back as far as possible, day 1 I could get my arm up vertical but after that I was getting my arm back an extra 2 or 3 mm every day, after 3 or so months I could get my arm fully back with my hand touching the floor. Coupled that with some light dumbbell work and I was able to go back rock climbing after about 9 months.
2nd shoulder / op because the op was a lot less invasive the rehab time was a lot shorter, a few weeks instead of months.
Found this info on the web which I think must have been my 2nd procedure:
The hydrodilation procedure involves injecting a fluid into the joint space which expands the space breaking up scar tissue and loosening the joint.Imaging studies help guide the procedure.
To perform hydrodilatation, the skin over the joint is first cleaned and local anesthesia administered.The joint is then injected with a small amount ofcontrast substance to help visualize the joint. Under image guidance, a needle is inserted into the capsule that surrounds the joint and a fluid mixture consisting of saline, steroid and an anaesthetic is injected. The entire procedure takes about 15 minutes.You may experience some discomfort during and after the procedure which usually lasts no more than half an hour. You are advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery for at least 6 hours. Somepatients have immediate relief from pain with improved range of motion but it usually takes about 6 weeks for the treatment to takefull effect.
Hydrodilatation is generally a safe procedurebut carries a small risk of infection, bleeding and failure to relieve symptoms.
Before I had the ops as well as physio I also had the cortisone injections they didn’t work, so I was a happy man when the two ops worked.