The Bullpen

[shock10]

The bullpen looked a little ruff today. Any word on when Cameron Maldonado might be back ready to pitch?

[1972Shocker]

Last update from Brent (about a week ago) was that he had some bursitis in his shoulder. They were hoping to have him back in 3 - 4 weeks.

He threw a light bullpen with no problem, then followed up with a full-out bullpen and still had some pain.

I think Cameron's availability is really anyone's guess at this point.

[1972Shocker]

From Today's Wichita Eagle regarding Cameron Maldonado:

The Shockers are still waiting on freshman Cameron Maldonado to recover from a shoulder impingement, which causes pain and limits movement in the rotator cuff.

It is not as bad as it sounds, according to pitching coach Brent Kemnitz. He remains hopeful Maldonado, WSU's top candidate as the No. 4 starter after the fall, will pitch soon.

"They tell us it's not serious," he said.

That would be a big boost if Cameron can get healthy and pitch like he did in the fall.

[SB Shock]

From Today's Wichita Eagle regarding Cameron Maldonado:

The Shockers are still waiting on freshman Cameron Maldonado to recover from a shoulder impingement, which causes pain and limits movement in the rotator cuff.

It is not as bad as it sounds, according to pitching coach Brent Kemnitz. He remains hopeful Maldonado, WSU's top candidate as the No. 4 starter after the fall, will pitch soon.

"They tell us it's not serious," he said.

That would be a big boost if Cameron can get healthy and pitch like he did in the fall.

Nonsurgical Treatment

Initial treatment is nonsurgical. The doctor may suggest rest and avoiding overhead activities. He or she might prescribe a course of oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Stretching exercises to improve range of motion in a stiff shoulder will also help.

Many patients benefit from injection of a local anesthetic and a cortisone preparation to the affected area.

The doctor might also recommend a program of supervised physical therapy.

Treatment may take several weeks to months. Many patients experience a gradual improvement and return to function.


Surgical Treatment

When nonsurgical treatment does not relieve pain, the doctor may recommend surgery. The goal of surgery is to remove the impingement and create more space for the rotator cuff. This allows the humeral head to move freely in the subacromial space and to lift the arm without pain.

The most common surgical treatment is subacromial decompression or anterior acromioplasty. This may be performed by either arthroscopic or open techniques:


Rehabilitation

After surgery, the arm may be placed in a sling for a short period of time. This allows for early healing. As soon as comfort allows, the sling may be removed to begin exercise and use of the arm. The surgeon will provide a rehabilitation program based on the patient's needs and the findings at surgery. This will include exercises to regain range of motion of the shoulder and strength of the arm. It typically takes two to four months to achieve complete relief of pain, and may take up to a year.

[Shocker]

Re: The Bullpen

The bullpen looked a little ruff today. Any word on when Cameron Maldonado might be back ready to pitch?

Not this year, folks.

[7hottamales]

Re: The Bullpen

The bullpen looked a little ruff today. Any word on when Cameron Maldonado might be back ready to pitch?

Not this year, folks.

Not good news at all. Damn.

[Born2Shock]

The bullpen was NAILS last night. They looked really really good.