Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
>this is the second time around. The first repair failed when an
>additional tear appeared next to the repair. Basically I have been
>sitting, doing nothing since the first of December. I started therapy
>a couple weeks ago. They are taking it very slow this time. Right
>now I am sitting at the table with arms outstretched and backing up
>the chair, attempting to get my trunk and arms straight. Also using a
>pulley for the same thing. Both are passive and both hurt.. It will
>be mid to late August before I know if this repair worked. Doc said
>the tissue they worked with this time was in worse shape than first
>time. I am hoping to be able to raise my arm.

What precipitated the damage to your arm, was it from a trauma (fall?)
or a disease (arthritis?)?