Sometimes, it is difficult to tell from people recalling what happened whether a shoulder has been dislocated. 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). Thanks for stopping by. I don't know what exactly to do, or what my REALISTIC problem could be. In terms of general information that may be useful to you, I am not sure I have seen any sound clinical research evidence indicating that prolotherapy is likely to provide long lasting benefits for people with MRI diagnosed supraspinatus tendon tears. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story with everyone! This information is provided as an educational service and is not intended to serve as medical advice. I am close to retirement and I am afraid I will not be able to do the things I once enjoyed, outdoor activities. Medicine. 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. Good Luck to all the other guys, especially the deployed guy, my son has just returned. A few months ago it seemed to hurt more and I had problems lifting my arm out or above my head. However, given that you already have an MRI it sounds like you are already under the care of your doctor, which is great. You are also right that many people often don't understand that you are not 'putting on an act'. thank you for your considiration and helle from Turkey:-). Rotator Cuff Tears: Surgical Treatment Options. A full thickness tear is not usually a complete rupture. Edema is seen involving an intracapsular segment of biceps tendon with possible interstitial tears. Lol. shoulder or arm weakness. I am sorry I can't offer you specific advice over the internet regarding surgery or specific exercises. Adhesive capsulitis will usually last at least 5 or 6 months (often considerably longer). When you speak to your doctor and discuss your plan for treatment, make sure you discuss any relevant work / sport related activities so you both know what to expect. but can get back fairly good motion about the shoulder . Have been directed to work with a physical therapist and so far have not seen mprovement after two weeks but staying hopefull. 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. I am not aware of any studies that have shown rotator cuff exercises impair healing in supraspinatus tendons that have a partial thickness tear. There is a delaminating tear of the supraspinatus myotendinous junction, measuring a thickness of about 2mm. I have lost about 45+% of my ROM in my right arm. I just found out this week that I have Bursitis, and a tear in my Supraspinatus. Thanks for the update and let us know how you go. Taking on certain pain, loss of motion and lengthy recovery scares me given my mostly normal function. No. Most people who I have seen with whiplash (albeit usually from motor vehicle accidents more than falls) tend to notice a great deal of improvement over the first few weeks, but some have symptoms that persist. Copyright 1995-2021 by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Remaining tendons of the rotator cuff are normal in signal and morphology. I was told that they were now wanting to do surgery to actually go in and see what they might be able to do to repair some of the damage they thought they saw. A tendon is similar to a rope and you can compare the suprasinatus tendon to an inch wide . There are a few interesting things worth noting here. Results are as followsstudy demonstrates degenerative arthritis around the acromioclavicular joint. my ROM did increase a very small amount, but my pain and discomfort never went away. Nonetheless, it worth noting that as a general principle, synovial fluid is very important and helps lubricate the joint. Failure to do so increases the risk of progression to a supraspinatus tendon full thickness tear. I'm sorry to hear of your shoulder trouble. 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). Went to an orthopedic surgeon who said I had frozen shoulder and injected the capsule with cortisone and told me to return in 3 months. coracoacromial ligament. I have been saving up a couple months to cover my deductible expecting to schedule surgery. Here are a few notes/tips before you begin: Below is a demonstration of this exercise. I'm not sure whether the doctor you mentioned is a family physician / general practitioner or an orthopedic consultant / surgeon. I can't comment on the nature of care you have received, but I can say that you are not alone in this type of experience! Some can be altered with conservative rehabilitation exercises in order to prevent further tearing and ongoing pain, while others cannot be altered without surgery. old I was in good physical shape as a letter carrier(28 yrs) but have been mostly sedentary recovering from the first surgery. In most patients the supraspinatus tendon is the most vulnerable and 90% of rotator cuff tears involve this tendon. Here is a link to a recent academic journal article on the topic that should be free to access. or should you just ask for their opinion with no outside information> Thanks Judy. Good luck! However, to date, I am not aware of any rigorous large-scale clinical trials that have demonstrated effectiveness (or otherwise) in humans. Injuries are a less common cause of partial tears than aging. Can a supraspinatus tendon tear heal itself? Of course, I am sure his orthopedic surgeon will be able to give good advice in this regard (after a full clinical assessment etc.). Am I destined for surgery in order to regain even 50% of what I've loss or should I try another round of prolotherapy? It may be helpful to think of the rotator cuff as a group of muscles and each muscle is connected to the bone via a tendon. @anonymous: Hi Les, I am glad you found this information helpful. Good luck! There is no question that the word 'small' can be misleading regarding the amount of pain and discomfort that a supraspinatus tendon tear can cause. Starting with Physio treatment is a good idea. I know that since it has been years since seeing a dr about it that I should make an appointment, but what is your opinion of my situation? Remember that you are not aiming for speed; slow, steady, and controlled movement is best. I sleep fine as it does not hurt to lay on my back. Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions about what is likely to happen if you do or don't have surgery. I'm sure it is no surprise to you, but when someone is experiencing worsening pain with conventional conservative management like physical therapy this is also not a good sign for a speedy recovery without surgery. My doctor has told me I need to have arthroscopic revision rotator cuff repair. This may result in pain and weakness of the shoulder. I am worried I will not improve my ROM this time. The soft tissues in their neck that were affected by the initial trauma may actually have healed, but they may still be feeling discomfort. for an examination, an x-ray or MRI, but other times soft tissue injuries can lead people to report similar symptoms even though no dislocation occurred. My question to you is why can they not try and repair the rotator cuff using a graft of somesort. Either way, don't be afraid to ask your surgeon lots of questions (likelihood of success in your case, what will happen after surgery, recovery time-frames etc.). As you have correctly identified, there is quite a long recovery period following surgical repairs of rotator cuff injuries, but on the other hand, there is a pretty good success rate among people who follow the post-operative instructions. Partial or full thickness tears that are not complete ruptures are generally far more common than complete ruptures (not common, but require surgery with some level of urgency). However, if no benefit has been observed after 6 weeks of PT, then discussion your options with your surgeon sounds like a good plan. 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. I see this is true of SSGtomn who has left a comment already. . A full rupture will require surgery (usually quite urgently). There are at least three important factors that contribute to supraspinatus tendon tears. Surgery may also involve orthopedic alteration of biomechanical factors around the shoulder joint in order to prevent further ongoing damage to the supraspinatus tendon. After surgery, the repair must be protected from certain activities that may put healing at risk. So while the cost of surgery can be expensive, people who can't do their job one-handed may also need to consider potential loss of income as well or making alternative work arrangements. and seemed to be doing ok with Cortisone shots. He did say that it can be done in the next few months and no urgent intervention required. Front view (left) and overhead view (right) of the tendons that form the rotator cuff. Pain can also be brought on by laying on the side. My arm was nearly frozen for a period of about 10 minutes, but I slowly started regaining some ROM. I have often seen these cases improve substantially after further surgery to repair these rotator cuff tears + post surgery rehabilitation therapies. The primary indication for an acromioplasty in a patient with a full-thickness or bursal rotator cuff tear is for a type 2 or 3 acromion with a frayed CA ligament attachment. These types of pathology are nothing to be sneezed at and have potential to cause quite a lot of pain (which you probably know a thing or two about). The use of steroid injection for treatment of a full-thickness rotator cuff tear is still controversial. MORE VIDEOS Find Your Condition Ankle Pain Arthritis Back Pain It also allows a quick comparison between the affected shoulder and the healthy shoulder. With partial thickness rotator cuff tears only part of the tendon has torn off the bone. Mild AC arthropathy. The rotator cuff tendons attach to the head of the humerus in bony spots referred to as the greater and lesser tuberosities. Methods: Between 1995 and 1999, 139 full arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs were performed; 37 were repairs of full-thickness supraspinatus tears. program with a small packet of exercise instructions and told to continue them and to come back in a few months for an updated physical examination. I am unable to carry any significant weight. 19 The thickness of the tendon at its insertion was . massive cuff tears. My husband just had and MRI and it showed a Nonretracted small insertion full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon. I'm sorry I can't give you specific advice over the internet about the best option for your situation. All material on this website is protected by copyright. INTRODUCTION. The supraspinatus tendon has a tendency to weaken with age and become prone to tendon tears. Acromioclavicular joint degenerative changes, which means nothing to me. Moderate subacromial/sub deltoid bursitis. Since most rotator cuff tendons are about as wide as three of your fingers, a small tear would be one the size of your fingernail or smaller (less than one centimeter of tendon torn) (Figure 7). I was very optimistic about the P.T. With complete tears, the tendon has come off (detached) from where it was attached to the bone. Can you help me out at all? Thanks for posting your question. While some clinicians may argue that nonoperative treatment delays inevitable surgical repair, our study shows that patients can do very well over time. Partial or Full-Thickness Tear If there is a partial or full-thickness tear (but not a complete rupture) surgery may or may not be required and is best discussed with your orthopedic surgeon and/or physical therapist after appropriate imaging investigations have been undertaken. @DrMikeM: Well, I'm 3 months post injury and still in a tremendous amount of discomfort and pain. ( x-ray, phys ther,corticosteroid inj. Overall my subscapularis does appear intact." While I can't give you specific advice over the internet, it sounds like you are doing a great job following the recommednations of your doctors. When getting a second opinion from another surgeon. Many persons with partial-thickness tears will never require surgery if they undergo an appropriate physical therapy rehabilitation to address muscle imbalances. There are other things your physical therapist may be able to help you with to give you some relief in the short term. Surgical repair can often be . Because of the risk of infection and and nerve damage. A full-thickness tear, which usually means the tendon is torn from its insertion on the humerus (the most common injury), is repaired directly to bone. @anonymous: Hi Hans, Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story. The majority of rotator cuff tears can be treated nonsurgically using one or more of these treatments: The goals of treatment are to relieve pain and restore strength to the involved shoulder. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Generally speaking, MRIs definitely help the surgeon to make a diagnosis and give them an idea of whether surgery will help. Heuberer et al 15 used the knotless cinch-bridge technique for supraspinatus tears. 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. I sleep fine as it does not hurt to lay on my back. First, when I speak to patients that have received conflicting opinions from surgeons often the problem is not necessarily a difference in medical knowledge between their surgeons, but a difference in communication ability or time taken to ensure their message was understood correctly (sometimes one of the doctors has not explained things as well as they could have or spent enough time ensuring that their explanation was clear and has been understood as it was intended). What I think is more common, is two doctors not taking the time to explain something in normal everyday language and ensuring their patients have understood whatever it is they are trying to say (so lots of people feel like they are being told different things)! 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). The supraspinatus is part of the rotator cuff of the shoulder. Having pain and sub-optimal shoulder functioning while you are nursing would not be ideal. Generally speaking, treatment options for shoulder injuries that include supraspinatus tendon tears and other findings similar to those you have reported could include surgery, or more conservative treatments like a trial of physical therapy or injections. The supraspinatus tendon is the tendon that is most commonly torn when people suffer a rotator cuff tear. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story. 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. 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. They usually present as a sharp pain at the outside or front of the shoulder, particularly with arm elevation (raising the arm to the side or front). The reverse shoulder surgery is extremely involved so I am getting a second opinion. The individual shape of the bone structures (particularly the acromion) and soft tissues around the tendon will contribute to whether the tendon is able to move freely or become impinged between structures with arm elevation. I wrote a previous commentsaw my orthopedic surgeon this week. They loaded the muscles under three separate conditions: 1) rotator cuff . [1] Quite often, the tear occurs in the tendon or as an avulsion from the greater tuberosity. At the . If you are not keen to rush into surgery don't be afraid to ask your orthopedic specialist about conservative treatment options that may be worth trialing, on the other hand, your surgeon may be able to give you a good indication of whether they think surgery is the most promising option. Full thickness tears are the complete disruption of the fibers of the supraspinatus muscle, and generally require a more aggressive treatment plan and surgery. The rotator cuff exercises should not cause pain while the exercise is being performed. Does a full thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon need surgery? is surgery the only option? Hi, I have had a partial supraspintus tear for 3 years now, and am wondering if it's too late to anything about it? I have not lost any ROM I just have severe pain in my right shoulder. Generally speaking, for shoulder pain related to rotator cuff injuries following trauma, often the first strategy is to see whether the pain and other symptoms improve with non-surgical management approaches. It is also worth noting that some conditions, particularly when joints are unstable or there is ongoing aggrevation, have better outcomes by being seen and receiving intervention sooner rather than later. I am really hoping to find some outside advice. At 55 years of age you still have a lot of living still to do, so don't be afraid to talk openly with your doctor about the success rates for all of the options available to you, and the likely recovery times involved. Good luck! Once the full thickness of the tendon is torn, we classify the tears based upon the shape and the number of tendons involved. I think this is a common dilemma that people face. Pitchers, swimmers, and tennis players are common examples. This level of degradation is not particularly common for someone so young, but does happen from time to time and may well lead to a complete rupture. Come September of 2010 I chose not to re-enlist and returned home. Again, because your case is not straightforward, seeking advice from your surgeon(s) in this regard is certainly wise. 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. @anonymous: Thanks for sharing you story Marcia. I get asked about this a lot, perhaps I should write a page on rehabilitation following surgical repair of supraspinatus tendon tears! Depending on your age and lifestyle, physical therapy may be a better option than surgery even for complete rotator cuff tears. Sought 2 nd opinion 3weeks later due to the server pain. There is certainly good clinical research evidence indicating that arthroscopic surgery can help the types of injuries you described. Your doctor may recommend a diagnostic imaging study such as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan or ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis. Sorry I can't give you specific advice over the internet, but it sounds like your shoulder specialist will be able to give you good personalized advice on Tues. In the beginning of 2012, I returned to the Orthopedic specialist at the VA, and the medical staff seemed very surprised that my god awful pain and discomfort was still going on. There's a hole or rip in the tendon. 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. There is a small band of hyperintensity on the footprint attachment of the anterior aspect of supraspintus in keeping with tendinopathy -small unretracted intra-substance tear. Good luck! If you do have surgery, this would mean you couldn't work on usual duties for several months (recovery time-frames are something worth discussing with your doctor). List of pain and limited mobility for about a week. In the mean time, I received another steroid injection treatment. Should you tell him what the other surgeons name is and what they advised. In 2 of the 24 patients, the rotator cuff tear completely healed on its own. I'm sorry I can't give you specific advice over the internet, but hopefully you will find the following general information interesting. It can reduce (relocate back into the socket) long before someone makes it to a hospital (or an onboard medic!) So a second opinion may not always yield the same advice (even though both surgeons may be giving appropriate advice based on their own circumstances and information). Full thickness tears may involve only part of one tendon (usually the supraspinatus). After a formal assessment, they will be able to prescribe a course of rehabilitative exercises or recommend surgery. The rehabilitation after surgery is likely to take time. Good luck! I am 72, I just got the mri with same partial tear. He says that my tendon is failing. This can occur due to trauma or repeated micro-trauma and present as a partial or full-thickness tear. Thanks! It is also worth knowing there are just some jobs that seem to take a heavy toll on shoulders / supraspinatus tendons (unfortunately I think painter / sheet rock installer / any occupation where you need to hold things up above shoulder or head height are right at the top of that list). I have full range of motion and only occasional soreness now and again, but can't sleep on that side. He kind of scared me regarding the recovery for this. 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. Severe pain after. bested on all of the above. ), while others do not. In full-thickness tears, surgery is indicated in many patients. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that come together as tendons to form a "cuff," or cover, over the head of the humerus (upper arm bone). What I can say is that for anyone looking to return to unrestricted badminton following a partial thickness supraspinatus tendon tear and shoulder labrum tear (particularly a SLAP lesion) will not be quick or easy. @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. This is partly because rehabilitation following surgery will depend on the surgical technique used. Poorly defined large full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon measuring at least 2 cm in anteroposterior dimension. 6 months ago a different ortho diagnosed the problem as frozen shoulder and gave me a cortizone shot followed by physio therapy for few weeks. You have a full thickness rotator cuff tear. It may take a while to overcome your shoulder pain, and you may even need to modify the types of activities you do, but working hard to be able to return to exercise is definitely a worthwhile goal. 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! Family is important, and I would not encourage people to discard their advice or offend their family and friends, but definitely weigh up advice on its merit. How do you repair a rotator cuff tear? Of course, if you feel you cannot have an open and honest discussion about the pros and cons of surgery in your particular case with your surgeon, dont be afraid to seek a second independent opinion from another specialist. I think it would be wise to listed to the advice from your doctor on this one! 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