Austin Reaves

[OregonShocker]

I think, but am not totally sure, that his prior two surgeries were to repair torn Labrums (isn't that the cartilage lip you mentioned? Whether that is the issue this time who knows.

Yes. BTW, you can repair damaged but not fully torn ligaments as well; I'm just not familiar with the criteria used to make such decisions. That's where we could use the help of a orthopod.

[bloodgold]

He could have surgery in April, be rehabbing in May and lifting in July. If he can play this year without risk of permanent injury he will and should.

The shoulder is the most complex joint. It's not like a knee. Major shoulder surgery is a 16 month process for many people.

[1972Shocker]

Again speaking from a very uneducated perspective it would seem possible that the torn labrums may be more a result of the dislocations than a primary cause of the dislocations although once torn I assume repeat dislocations might become more likely. Apparently, these dislocations have been a chronic issue for Austin for quite some time preceding his time as a Shocker. Over time and a series of dislocations I suppose the ligaments get stretched an perhaps lose some elasticity.

Seems like Austin finds himself in a Catch-22 or continuous loop where he dislocates his shoulder, he is out of action and can't work out, he comes back with a greater likelihood of another dislocation, he is out of action and can't work out. the post season arrive, he has surgery, he can't work out, the next season starts, he has another dislocation, he can't work out, he comes back, he has another dislocation, he can't work out, ....

I sure hope someone can come up with a plan and a program for Austin that can allow him to break this cycle. I really like this young man's game and would love to see how much he could achieve in basketball if he could break this cycle.

[Mr. Pickle]

Again speaking from a very uneducated perspective it would seem possible that the torn labrums may be more a result of the dislocations than a primary cause of the dislocations although once torn I assume repeat dislocations might become more likely. Apparently, these dislocations have been a chronic issue for Austin for quite some time preceding his time as a Shocker. Over time and a series of dislocations I suppose the ligaments get stretched an perhaps lose some elasticity.

Seems like Austin finds himself in a Catch-22 or continuous loop where he dislocates his shoulder, he is out of action and can't work out, he comes back with a greater likelihood of another dislocation, he is out of action and can't work out. the post season arrive, he has surgery, he can't work out, the next season starts, he has another dislocation, he can't work out, he comes back, he has another dislocation, he can't work out, ....

I sure hope someone can come up with a plan and a program for Austin that can allow him to break this cycle. I really like this young man's game and would love to see how much he could achieve in basketball if he could break this cycle.

Spot on. Torn labrums as a result of repeated dislocations. Repeated dislocations set him up for more labral damage, which are partly to blame for more dislocations. Its a vicious cycle.

[Dan]

Hence the redshirt year to heal and bulk up.

[OregonShocker]

The shoulder is the most complex joint. It's not like a knee. Major shoulder surgery is a 16 month process for many people.

Depends on the procedure.

[OregonShocker]

Again speaking from a very uneducated perspective it would seem possible that the torn labrums may be more a result of the dislocations than a primary cause of the dislocations although once torn I assume repeat dislocations might become more likely. Apparently, these dislocations have been a chronic issue for Austin for quite some time preceding his time as a Shocker. Over time and a series of dislocations I suppose the ligaments get stretched an perhaps lose some elasticity.

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Exactly. The question seems to be: Can he strengthen the muscles enough to overcome the other faulty structure(s)?

[ShockerPhi]

So has there been any report on his status for Saturday's game yet? Is he practicing?

[Signman]

http://www.orthop.washington.edu/?q=patient-care/articles/shoulder/bankart-repair-for-unstable-dislocating-shoulders.html

I'm not an orthopedic surgeon but have had a shoulder problem that sounds similar to what Austin has. I would routinely "dislocate" my shoulder. Sometimes it would pop back and sometimes it would take a few minutes. It would hurt for a while (day or two) and then back to normal. I've attached a web page of shoulder problems and possible treatments/surgeries. The web page is probably more info than you need or want. As a side note after surgery to repair my shoulder the recovery period was about 3 to 5 weeks and I've had no problems since.

[OregonShocker]

http://www.orthop.washington.edu/?q=...shoulders.html

I'm not an orthopedic surgeon but have had a shoulder problem that sounds similar to what Austin has. I would routinely "dislocate" my shoulder. Sometimes it would pop back and sometimes it would take a few minutes. It would hurt for a while (day or two) and then back to normal. I've attached a web page of shoulder problems and possible treatments/surgeries. The web page is probably more info than you need or want. As a side note after surgery to repair my shoulder the recovery period was about 3 to 5 weeks and I've had no problems since.

So what was your diagnosis (shoulder dislocation is a symptom) and what surgical procedure did you have?

[Signman]

So what was your diagnosis (shoulder dislocation is a symptom) and what surgical procedure did you have?

It was over 30 years ago and if I remember correctly it was a Bankart Repair. I simply don't remember what the diagnosis was. It was an open repair and I still have a fair sized "C" shaped scar on my left front shoulder. What was funny that the Dr. that performed this had me "subluxate" (partially dislocate) the shoulder for an x-ray.

[OregonShocker]

It was over 30 years ago and if I remember correctly it was a Bankart Repair. I simply don't remember what the diagnosis was. It was an open repair and I still have a fair sized "C" shaped scar on my left front shoulder. What was funny that the Dr. that performed this had me "subluxate" (partially dislocate) the shoulder for an x-ray.

Ok; makes sense. The article you referenced was over 10 years old. I wonder if there's a better approach or procedure now.

[Shocker1388]

I follow shocker bb on Instagram and just saw them post a video of the team practicing and I happen to see Austin in there. He wasn't shooting though, so I'm having some kind of hope that he's doing good

[WuDrWu]

They've been limiting his contract drills for sometime.

Trying to nurse him through the season.

Tough freaking kid.

[SlyShock]

http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/article130707954.html

"Reaves will be part of the noise after missing the past two games with a dislocated right shoulder. He practiced Thursday and Friday and coach Gregg Marshall said he expects him to play on Saturday."

There's your confirmation. AR12 cocked and loaded for tomorrow.