ROM decreased. It would be much wiser to follow your surgeons instructions (which usually involve keeping arm in sling for 6+ weeks depending on surgery / surgeon etc. @anonymous: Thanks for keeping us up to date. I've started having a smoothie everyday of red vege's (beetroot) and fruit (all the berries) with a slice of ginger and the big one for inflammation turmeric! I don't lay on the side of the hurt arm as I don't think it will be good for it. make sure you do it some place where anesthesiawill do an interscalene block for post op pain relief. Productive acromioclavicular joint changes are associated with an anterolaterally down sloping type II acromial configuration. The rotator cuff is a group of tightly connected muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. This type of test uses sound waves to produce images of structures within your body, particularly soft tissues such as muscles and tendons. It turns out, this management approach is not terribly effective in leading to a prompt repair of the damaged structures. This may include things like having a lesser ability to detect hot versus cold on their skin in the neck region, they may also genuinely feel pain to what would usually be non-painful stimulus. If they suggest surgery, ask them about what you can expect after surgery and the likely recovery time (including how long it is likely to be before you can use your arm for normal occupational or day to day activities). Full thickness tears are the complete disruption of the fibers of the supraspinatus muscle, and generally require a more aggressive treatment plan and surgery. I'm sorry I can't give you specific advice over the internet, but hopefully you will find the following general information interesting. @Reallmadhatter: Good question. Rotator cuff tears may be degenerative (the defect arose in tendon of poor quality) or they may be traumatic (the tear arose from a major injury to otherwise healthy tissue). In the case of a non-retracted full thickness supraspinatus tear and acromioclavicular degeneration, surgery may well be the best option to maximize the long term outcome. Do I will need surgery? These include . twice, second time relief only lasted 5 minutes) finally local doc ordered M.R.I. Some minor tears may be treated without surgery. I'm not sure whether the doctor you mentioned is a family physician / general practitioner or an orthopedic consultant / surgeon. According to Dr. Bob Burks, professor of orthopedics, 60 percent to 70 percent of patients will have some sort of tear by age 80. It is common for patients with known rotator cuff disease to have acute pain and weakness following a minor injury. I am sorry I can't offer you specific advice over the internet regarding surgery or specific exercises. The CT impression read like this: High-grade partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon at its insertion (rim rent tear). About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Background: Good functional results have been reported for arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears, but the rate of tendon-to-bone healing is still unknown. tendon transfer. Conclusion: Nonoperative treatment is an effective and lasting option for many patients with a chronic, full-thickness rotator cuff tear. I can reach behind my back ok. Quick story on me: I'm 41, male, 5'11", 205. This muscle is often used by people who practice different types of sports, including swimming, racquetball and throwing spears or weights. Yes, the surgery will be over very quickly, but it is the rest of the recovery that takes time and effort (and a fair bit of frustration being careful to keep within the movement restrictions). Unfortunately, I suspect that a whole bunch of people will read your account and hear bits and pieces that remind them of their own circumstance. I hope I will not follow suit! Although very uncommon, it is possible that the report did contain an error. At the final follow-up, the VAS, Constant, ASES, and UCLA scores were 1.1 0.9, 84.3 16.4, 88.3 17.4, and 31.1 6.0, respectively. Arthroscopy 1993;9(2): 195-200. MRI states high grade articular surface partial thickness tear of the posterior spinatus tendon without retraction or atrophy. Dr. Mike. perhaps if delay is likely to lead to a complete rupture that could be prevented with early surgery). The average duration of follow-up was twenty-nine months. Does a full thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon need surgery? I received today my results of a CT Scan from my right shoulder, which I had an accident like 5 months ago. This sounds like a difficult situation. Medicine. I'm just about at the point of desperation here. As a general principle, when soft tissues like tendons or ligaments are damaged (think sprain or strain), but are in very close proximity to one another (I don't consider 1cm retracted to be very close in this context), the structures can often heal and become as strong (or perhaps stronger) than they were before. Pain can also be brought on by laying on the side. Small area of subacromial bursitis present. I found the information good. The pain is mostly in neck and shoulder blade and collar. Methods: Sixty-five consecutive shoulders with a chronic full-thickness supraspinatus tear were repaired arthroscopically in sixty-five patients with use of a tension-band suture technique. Even pain from a full-thickness tear can be relieved without surgery through exercises that make other muscles strong enough to pick up the slack. is surgery the only option? It is difficult to know whether your husband will need surgery based on this information alone. I completed 6 treatments of prolotherapy approximately 9 months ago prior to this latest diagnosis. Decided to see ortho who ordered an MRi last week. In these cases often a multidisciplinary treatment team skilled in treating whiplash can be very useful (this may include health professionals like physiotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists and doctors). Click here to learn about partial thickness tears. When a rotator cuff is torn, the tendon part of the muscle tears away from the bone of the upper arm. @brando87: Thanks brando87, that's what I aim for! The supraspinatus tendon has a tendency to weaken with age and become prone to tendon tears. Physical therapy exercises for supraspinatus tendon tears usually have one of three purposes: Below is a pendulum exercise demonstration. I am wondering if I can recover without a surgery option. Do not complete these exercises if they cause an increase in pain; instead, seek specific advice from an appropriately qualified professional such as a physical therapist or physician. Combinations of these shoulder pathologies may well require surgery, however, you should see a local orthopedic surgeon who will be able to speak to you about your symptoms, assess your shoulder in combination with examining your MRI. I had rotator cuff surgery in May for a Small(2mm) tear In the supraspinatus tendon. About OrthoInfoEditorial Board Our ContributorsOur Subspecialty Partners Contact Us, Privacy PolicyTerms & Conditions Linking Policy AAOS Newsroom Find an FAAOS Surgeon. Some surgeons will prescribe a slightly different post-operative rehabilitation program depending on the nature of the injury and precise surgery performed. Thanks! Glenohumeral joint effusion and finding may signify capsulosynovitis or perhaps capsular strain. The specific post-surgery rehabilitation is often differs between surgeons in different regions (depending on the specific techniques they use). Any thoughts? (MRI), demonstrating a full-thickness supraspinatus tear. These types of injuries seem quite common for people who work in construction and are often associated with doing work above shoulder height. What I really want right now is to regain enough to get through normal everyday activities and not feel limited trying to lift an object and also not drop things so frequently. Can you help me out at all? Good luck! All the best with it. Another subtle point of interest is that the first surgeon was not saying that the MRI was wrong (pictures generally don't lie, although sometimes image quality is poor), but that he disagrees with the report prepared by the radiologist. Your surgeon (and the anesthetist) will not want to perform elective orthopedic surgery while you are pregnant to re-attach the tendon. A recent study from Kim et al 19 used en masse suture bridge techniques for full-thickness supraspinatus tears. Patients ranged in age from twenty-nine to seventy-nine years. You may find it interesting to note that a prior subacriomial decompression is not necessarily an indication that future surgery to address other injuries or further biomechanical problems will not be successful. One thing that you may find encouraging is that often artists don't lift (elevate) their shoulders much when they create art (paint etc.). its been three months with some pt but no noticeable improvement. A rotator cuff tear can result from an injury such as a fall or heavy lifting, or from normal wear-and-tear and repetitive activities over many years. @DrMikeM: wheather arthoscopy surgry ll help for my injury sir ?what type of surgery needed for dis type of injuries sir.ortho doc told Do exercise for 2 weeks aftr tat if it not improved ll do arthoscopic surgery sir Due to a fall and resulting shoulder pain my doctor prescribed to have an MRI, the findings were; moderate tendinitis in the supraspinatus. Should you tell him what the other surgeons name is and what they advised. Anyways, my appointment for surgery on my right shoulder is in 2 weeks.. Arthroscopic.. it use to ache and ache at night but recently its not so bad. If you have only seen your family physician or general practitioner so far it would be a good idea to ask them about a referral to an orthopedic specialist who primarily treats patients with shoulder conditions. Your doctor may also advise a trial of physical therapy to see if that can bring relief to his symptoms. I just received my MRI report which states : supraspinatus tendon is thickened and immediate in signal, with a small 3mm (transverse) x 3mm (AP) full thickness footplate tear. No. Moderate subacromial/sub deltoid bursitis. Strengthening the rotator cuff muscles can give relief to some people wanting to avoid surgery. If the tendon has been completely ruptured (no longer attached), then surgery will definitely be required with some level of urgency for the tendon to be successfully reattached. @anonymous: Oh Tonia, I feel for you. dr mike,a i got an mri shoulder pain, the surgen said it was adhesive capsulitis and with about 6 weeks of pt it would be fine, but the mri report also said there was a tear, the doctor said the report was wrong, needless to say i got a second opinion, the next doctor ordered a new mri and he suggest surgery , i am at a loss, should i get a 3rd opinion just to be sure? Failure to do so increases the risk of progression to a supraspinatus tendon full thickness tear. She did an MRI and said it was tendonosis, and suggested PT. The four muscles supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor originate from the scapula (shoulder blade). SLAP type tear of the superior labrum. Moderately large joint effusion. Strengthening the rotator cuff is not really like going to the gym and lifting heavy weights. However it does bother me when i open the car door and my current range of left arm is restricted when i left up straight. I hope some of the general information I provided in my response to Tim's (or others) comment is useful. The rotator cuff tendons attach to the head of the humerus in bony spots referred to as the greater and lesser tuberosities. bone spurs and/or rotator cuff tears. Here are a few notes/tips before you begin: Below is a demonstration of this exercise. She said she had never heard anything like that before and it was not my rotater cuff like everyone else believed. It would be particularly unusual for a radiologist to see a tear that was non-existent (perhaps more likely to miss one that was hard to see than to see one that is not there). Debridement involves trimming the frayed edges of the tear back to healthy tissue in order to allow it to heal itself. I would like to get the tendon fixed, the thought of advancing an existing tear makes me cringe. So in other words, tendinosis is the condition and one of the rotator cuff tendons is probably the structure that was affected. My question to you is why can they not try and repair the rotator cuff using a graft of somesort. LOTS of heavy benching, etc. Good luck! Either way, this kind of ongoing shoulder pain is not good. The first relates to the potential risk of a poorer outcome due to the delay; this may occur due to further damage being caused in structures that are difficult or impossible to repair etc. It is one of the most frequently damaged tendons. This exercise can be good for pain relief, and may also help increase the range of motion in the shoulder joint. It seems as though you have now had two MRI reports. However, if no benefit has been observed after 6 weeks of PT, then discussion your options with your surgeon sounds like a good plan. Pitchers, swimmers, and tennis players are common examples. Good luck! I do not want a metal shoulder. From my perspective, I have seen many patients with supraspinatus tendinosis who have benefited a great deal from physical therapy (but nothing is certain, and some patients may not receive great benefit and require a different intervention). Results are as followsstudy demonstrates degenerative arthritis around the acromioclavicular joint. When we finally returned home from sea a few weeks later, my shoulder had become so painful and stiff, It was nearly impossible to do just about anything. there is minimal AC arthrosis. The majority of these tears occur amongst people over the age of 40. Surgical repair can often be . It also allows a quick comparison between the affected shoulder and the healthy shoulder. A full-thickness rotator cuff tear is characterized by a focal transmural tendon discontinuity, . 2. When I went in, he told me that after looking at my MRI, he did not think that anything was necessary, and instead wanted me to go back into physical therapy and continue to get steroid injection treatments. I hope I have not waited to long for having this checked, and the only option will be surgery. Edema is seen involving an intracapsular segment of biceps tendon with possible interstitial tears. It is certainly worth discussing a more conservative approach, such as seeing a physical therapist that specializes in shoulders, with your orthopedic surgeon; particularly if you feel you have noticed improvements previously. Having the surgery sooner rather than later may help you to recover as much as possible by the time you fall pregnant. but can get back fairly good motion about the shoulder . However, to date, I am not aware of any rigorous large-scale clinical trials that have demonstrated effectiveness (or otherwise) in humans. I'm only 38 and am not willing to give up everything I love doing and from what I read there are many more options available. I had surgery in Mar 2012 for decompression,near full thickness bursa tear and a near full thickness supraspinatus tear with degeneration and general multi-directional laxity of the shoulder capsule.I know the work I have preformed and physical activities over the past 20yrs haven't helped but it was an acute injury that ended it.Since surgery I have been to a physiotherapist but after a few sessions I was experiencing a spot of pain (hot spot) which the physio dismissed as surgery related pain.To make a long story short, gym didn't go well to which I was told by my physio that I was overdoing it (I followed the program to the letter) anyway a second opinion found I have got a high grade partial tear and possible partial full thickness tear and bursa thickening and bunching on adduction. Some quite compelling research has indicated that a substantial proportion of people (particularly young people) who receive this kind of treatment will go on to have further shoulder problems (sometimes instability in the shoulder joint or pain and discomfort from damaged structures). In physio just weeks after the onset of injury, I was unable to lift a 1lb weight with the injured arm bent near armpit while lying on my back. The tear may be a partial or full thickness tear. It will be worth developing a good relationship with your doctor (and physical therapist) who can help you do the right things to recover as quickly as possible. Once the full thickness of the tendon is torn, we classify the tears based upon the shape and the number of tendons involved. A full rupture will require surgery (usually quite urgently). I also can't give you specific advice about your situation over the internet etc. My MRI impression reads: suggestive of a full thickness, obliquely oriented tear through the supraspinatus insertion. Interstitial hyperintensity is seen within biceps tendon in the . You are also right that many people often don't understand that you are not 'putting on an act'. And overall her last resort for surgical intervention is a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. Let us know how you go. Because of the risk of infection and and nerve damage. It must have been quite a knock, there is some quite serious damage there. Hope that helps. I am close to retirement and I am afraid I will not be able to do the things I once enjoyed, outdoor activities. Based on the information you have provided above, I would say there are several structures that could potentially be causing this ongoing problem, of which a supraspinatus tendon tear is one (but is difficult to speculate without a physical examination / seeing the MRI etc. I have continued to have problems with my arm and initially was told that I had a partial tear of my rotator cuff. I have had shoulder pain for years and years. Partial tears can be just 1 millimeter deep (only about 10 percent of a tendon), or can be 50 percent or deeper. damage to the tendon without swelling). It sounds like the damage is fairly minor in my shoulder yet I have a great deal of discomfort and limited ROM 2 1/2 months after my fall. So it would seem strange that your surgeon would expect adhesive capsulitis to resolve with 6 weeks of physical therapy, unless you had already had the condition for many months and he had started to detect improvement? While I cannot comment on your specific case, I am not sure ART (Active Release Techniques) then PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) or Prolotherapy is the approach that is best supported by contemporary scientific evidence for the treatment of supraspinatus tendon tears (or any other rotator cuff tear tendon tear). I am aware than many clinicians who administer prolotherapy advocate for its benefits though. Sleeping on my right side became impossible. Massage may give you some short term relief, but I'm not sure massage on its own will have long term benefit that is additional to natural healing. Starting with Physio treatment is a good idea. bested on all of the above. When a tear occurs, there is frequently atrophy of the muscles around the arm and loss of motion of the shoulder. In September '12 I had surgery to reattach both the right rotator supra and infraspinatus with excellent results. There is inhomogeneous and bulbous appearance of the distal .subscapularis tendon with tendinosis. Good luck! If pain is being caused, then there may be a problem with technique or a lower intensity may be required. The supraspinatus is one of four muscles that make up a group referred to as the rotator cuff muscles. Thank you. This can occur normally over time, or with repetitive use or a re-injury. This sounds like quite a pain (literally). I sleep fine as it does not hurt to lay on my back. 4. Pain is really consistent and moderate with moments of severe. I have about 3" less range reaching up behind my back, but I think some pre-existing tears and arthritis were fixed. @anonymous: Hi Bobby, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Some people will say that exercises didn't work for them, but it turns out actually doing the exercises (rather than just thinking about them) drastically increases the chance of them being effective! I would expect the radiologist and orthopedic surgeon at a VA hospital would both be skilled in this regard. The reverse shoulder surgery is extremely involved so I am getting a second opinion. Full thickness tears of the rotator cuff are described as small, medium, large or massive (Figures 7, 8, 9 and 10). This was caused by contact with another person and (I'm self diagnosing) some prior existing minor tendon tears. Modify Sport Techniques . I slept in a recliner for about 2 1/2 months following surgery (I don't think I slept at all before surgery :) ). There is a moderate amount of fluid distending the subdeltoid bursa maximal over the anterior aspect of supraspinatus and the rotator interval. Seek immediate help if you are experiencing a medical emergency. Also can I try a more Conservative approach and see a phy therapist that specializes in shoulders before any surgery. However, I can just mention some general information that may be of interest. If a condition stays the same or become worse, then its usually a good idea to get it checked out again, or even a second opinion if you are not happy. I'm sorry I can't give you specific advice about your situation, if you are unsure of which advice from your two doctors is correct a third opinion may help you make sense of it. The supraspinatus tendon is the tendon that is most commonly torn when people suffer a rotator cuff tear. (2) In the presence of a full-thickness tear, there is less ability to generate joint torque, hence a positive lag sign. They may extend to become massive involving multiple tendons as shown in the figure. coracoacromial ligament. Adhesive capsulitis will usually last at least 5 or 6 months (often considerably longer). What little I have done has given me improvement. By June '13 I was better in many ways than before the injury. Shoulder arthroscopy and rotator cuff repair (supraspinatus repair) is the best treatment option with a 90 to 95 % success rate. Most of the time, it is accompanied by another rotator cuff muscle tear. When the most effective non-surgical interventions (such as physical therapy) have not been able to provide sufficient relief of symptoms, then arthroscopic shoulder surgery is often considered. I received my first steroid injection treatment during the summer of 2011 and went through a lengthy 6 moth physical therapy treatment. If the tear occurs with injury, you may experience acute pain, a snapping sensation, and immediate weakness of the arm. Re-attaching the tendon to the bone as you have described is a substantial surgery, the first months of recovery after this type of surgery are very important to ensure that the tendon does not detach / rupture and optimal recovery can occur. (Right) A full-thickness tear in the supraspinatus tendon. OpenStax College (CC 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons. Good luck with the recovery (I know slings can be frustrating and uncomfortable, but the weeks will pass quickly)! Many will report ongoing symptoms despite several months of medication and limited use of the arm. Instead specific movements are required, these shouldn't cause pain while performing the exercise. Did a previous year of PT to strengthen rotator cuff muscles with increase to full range of motion. Is surgery my only option? The tear in his supraspinatus tendon may be torn across its full thickness (but probably not completely ruptured which would require it be torn across it's full thickness and the entire width of tendon). Dr. Mike great info here thanks. Let us know how you go! Good luck with it! Some can be altered with conservative rehabilitation exercises in order to prevent further tearing and ongoing pain, while others cannot be altered without surgery. I have continued to have problems with my arm and initially was told that I had a partial tear of my rotator cuff. I think it would be wise to listed to the advice from your doctor on this one! Any suggestions? Acute Tear If you fall down on your outstretched arm or lift something too heavy with a jerking motion, you can tear your rotator cuff. The blue arrows represent a full-thickness tear in the supraspinatus tendon, which is the most common site for rotator cuff tears. I would make sure your surgeon knows you are planning on falling pregnant within the next 12 months. I. report .This happen 9 weeks ago , my shoulder is still sores I am going for phisio, messages and still no progess,does that mean I will need surgery,or will it heel by it self. Judging by the description of atrophy in your rotator cuff muscles, I am guessing it has already been some time since the incident occurred. The supraspinatus is one of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff group of muscles. Although I probably wouldn't be forthcoming with the name of the first surgeon or advice given unless the surgeon actually asked about this directly. It's been very frustrating dealing with the chronic pain and reduction of normal activities in an attempt to adapt to my "new normal". @anonymous: Hi Hans, Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story. working a full time job nd being a mother of three I could never fit it in my schedule but was also told by a family member that PT would not help. If you are seeing a physio for this condition, they should be able to provide you some good information about the post-surgery protocols that surgeons in your local area will be likely to prescribe. However, trauma (such as sporting injuries or motor vehicle accidents) can cause tears amongst people of any age. >5cm), depth (partial or full thickness), degree of fatty infiltration (Goutallier. feeling pain in hand,,,. I plan on asking the surgeon these questions, but wanted your expert opinion. Mike!! Any thoughts on treatment for this considering previous surgery? Superior subluxation of the humeral head. labra are not evaluated 4. MORE VIDEOS Find Your Condition Ankle Pain Arthritis Back Pain Symptomatic full thickness rotator cuff tears can be managed surgically. If tendon tears (including small tears) have not responded to conservative (non-surgical) treatments or recovered naturally after a few months, then surgery is often considered. This content is accurate and true to the best of the authors knowledge and does not substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, and/or dietary advice from a licensed health professional. Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program, Rotator Cuff Tears: Frequently Asked Questions, Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises. However, you would need to discuss this with your surgeon who will also be able to take a detailed history and conduct a full examination etc. I have a referral to a specialist and hopefully I will have some answers soon. Either way, I wish you all the best with it (and a safe deployment and return). 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