. This may give you relief, even if you have been getting symptoms for a few years. Particularly about what many people are likely to experience during the often long road to recovery. Dr. Mike great info here thanks. This is possibly caused by microdamage to the tendon that is painful and can weaken it over time. Information on this topic is also available as an OrthoInfo Basics PDF Handout. Had periods of pain go from the back of my shoulder down my arm like before. Players involved in sports requiring fast throwing actions (baseball) or overhead hitting (volleyball, tennis) may also sustain a traumatic injury to their rotator cuff and the supraspinatus tendon in particular. The specific post-surgery rehabilitation is often differs between surgeons in different regions (depending on the specific techniques they use). Avoiding work above shoulder height can sometimes avoid aggravating the pain. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! I also have an intermediate grade partial thickness tear of superior tendon bundle of Subscapularis without retraction or muscular atrophy. 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. Infraspinatus tendon is somewhat hetrogeneous in its deep attachment with what appears to be intra-substance tears down to enthesopathic change at footprint. Full thickness tear means a complete tear of the rotator cuff supraspinatus tendon. As defense lawyers are quick to point out, rotator cuff tendons, just like lots of our other joints and tendons, tend to degenerate as we age. 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 awhile I was able to get my arm somewhat back to normal but wilh slight aching. I'm just about at the point of desperation here. The supraspinatus tendon was assessed at its insertion by moving the transducer anteriorly, where the bony landmarks were the greater tuberosity laterally and the junction of the tendon footprint and articular cartilage of the humerus medially, 2 mm posterior to the long head of biceps. I'm sorry I can't provide you with specific advice, rather I only provide some general information. Waiting until after the delivery of your baby to re-attach the tendon may increase the chance of a poorer outcome (not to mention the difficulty nursing a newborn with only one functional arm). J Bone . On the other hand, physical therapy can often help supraspinatus tendon tears but sometimes they do need surgery in order for a suitable recovery to occur. Thankyou. over the years, but not really in recent year, as my shoulders got cranky. If you do opt for surgery. is PT a good options. There's a hole or rip in the tendon. Supraspinatus tear can be caused by lifting something too heavy, falling on your arm, or dislocating your shoulder. Just be aware that even in the best cases, the recovery time following surgery requires months (not weeks) so if you go ahead with the surgery don't be discouraged if you still have some pain in the first weeks after the surgery. Is surgery my only option? I received my first steroid injection treatment during the summer of 2011 and went through a lengthy 6 moth physical therapy treatment. I tried to figure out what the onset was, but could never figure it out, it just seemed completely random. However, I think the most important thing you mentioned was falling pregnant. Symptomatic full thickness rotator cuff tears can be managed surgically. I was referred to a surgeon who stated that they could not repair the rotator cuff due to the size of the tear from a surgical standpoint. 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). 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. (See Fig. . 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. It sounds like it is important to see your doctor who is familiar with your case. @anonymous: Hi Kazikp, I am sorry I cannot give you advice over the internet but here is some general information you may find useful. Many people have seen sporting heroes dislocate a shoulder during a heavy contact, have a medic "pop" it back in, then continue on 15 minutes later. Sometimes in cases like this your surgeon may want to try an injection. There is longitudinal split in the subscapularis tendon which extends from the humeral attachment to the musculotendinous junction. I am in aching pain consistently. so, my question is if i make physical strengt evercises to improve rotory cuff at this level-now,isn't it bad to heal the particular supraspinat muscle. Small to moderate glenohumeral joint effusion. [1] Quite often, the tear occurs in the tendon or as an avulsion from the greater tuberosity. @anonymous: Hi Les, I am glad you found this information helpful. but can get back fairly good motion about the shoulder . Pitchers, swimmers, and tennis players are common examples. In this study, 24 patients who had full thickness supraspinatus tears and who opted to forego surgery were tracked over time. Your physician or orthopedic specialist should be able to give you specific advice about whether it is worth having an MRI in your specific case. I have noticed these types of shoulder pathology often occur among people who work (or have worked) in jobs that are physically demanding on the shoulders (or have a recreation / sporting background that may have contributed to shoulder girdle degeneration). List of pain and limited mobility for about a week. I'll go check out some of your Lenses. @anonymous: Dude, I just did nearly the exact same thing. Needless to say, I started to feel like I was getting jerked around and not getting any realistic attention. A full thickness tear is not usually a complete rupture. I have spoke with people that have had surgery on their shoulder and they say that is a very painful surgery, and they still have problems from time to time with their shoulder. I am wondering if I can recover without a surgery option. I hope some of the general information I provided in my response to Tim's (or others) comment is useful. It is difficult to know whether your husband will need surgery based on this information alone. They may extend to become massive involving multiple tendons as shown in the figure. Muscular and tendinous structures including remaining portions of the rotator cuff are also felt to remain otherwise unremarkable in signal and morphology. Any thoughts on treatment for this considering previous surgery? its been three months with some pt but no noticeable improvement. Come September of 2010 I chose not to re-enlist and returned home. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your interesting story. An important thing to consider (as you have correctly mentioned) is that a reverse shoulder replacement is probably unlikely to restore normal shoulder function and resolve the pain if substantial soft tissue problems are still present in the tendons around the shoulder. Severe pain after. I've . Examination otherwise demonstrates the osseous structures of the shoulder to be otherwise unremarkable in signal and morphology. If you have concerns, you could ask the surgeon when you next see him whether he thinks your symptoms are from the tendon tear and rotator cuff dysfunction or whiplash? You mentioned rotator cuff and tendonosis like they were different things. After the injury, you had a partial width full thickness tear of your supraspinatus tendon. So in other words, tendinosis is the condition and one of the rotator cuff tendons is probably the structure that was affected. Many professions require repetitive or heavy overhead work (roof plasterer etc.). It is common for patients with known rotator cuff disease to have acute pain and weakness following a minor injury. Now, my Ortho doc #2 who recommended i do the MRI also reccomends a surgery to fix the tear. MRI states high grade articular surface partial thickness tear of the posterior spinatus tendon without retraction or atrophy. Front view (left) and overhead view (right) of the tendons that form the rotator cuff. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this treatment method. I have a feeling this is going to be a long recovery! Any suggestions? I have often seen these cases improve substantially after further surgery to repair these rotator cuff tears + post surgery rehabilitation therapies. Keep in touch to let us know how you go. They may be perfectly justified in their opinion, but if their opinion is based on one or two other specific cases that they know of (or perhaps their own bad experience), it would be a shame to miss out on receiving some potential benefit because a well meaning friend or family is not as well informed on the topic as they may think. You may feel pain when you try to sleep on the affected side. If a medical doctor (assuming they have nothing to personally gain by referring you to another health professional) suggests something may work based on their years of training, in depth understanding of anatomy, physiology, common pathology, research evidence and clinical experience with many patients, it is usually worth considering what a family or friend (albeit that they are usually well meaning) is basing their opinion on. If you have any uncertainty around the need for your sling use, please call your surgeon's office today. That being said, contemporary surgical repairs and surgical re-attachments have relatively high rates of success (albeit after a difficult post-surgical recovery period) when performed in a timely manner. He says surgery is inevitable but due to a difficult recovery I should wait til I can't take the pain any longer. This likely represents extension of an existing tear. Sorry for the delay, I have been away. bone spurs and/or rotator cuff tears. ), a shoulder x-ray may not reveal anything conclusive. It is not very common that two orthopedic specialists would have very different opinions on what is wrong with your shoulder (although does happen from time to time). I'm unable to say whether this has occurred in your case, however, the reason why this springs to mind is that I cannot recall ever seeing a true case of adhesive capsulitis (sometimes called frozen shoulder) that resolved in 6 weeks? I am really concerned about success rates for revision surgery. There are generally (at least) two main foci when considering whether to have surgery soon or to delay as long as possible. Debridement involves trimming the frayed edges of the tear back to healthy tissue in order to allow it to heal itself. Should you tell him what the other surgeons name is and what they advised. A rotator cuff tear may result from an acute injury, such as a fall, or may be caused by normal aging-related wear and tear with degeneration of the tendon. The rotator cuff is made up of 4 muscles. If you have been diagnosed with a partial thickness tear and begin experiencing more pain you should talk to your orthopaedic surgeon. While hauling a box of machine gun ammunition up a ladder (I was holding onto the ladder with one arm and the box of ammo in the other) my right shoulder randomly decided to give up on me. First thing to say is that when the best way forward seems uncertain to someone, seeking a second opinion is usually not a bad idea. Subacromial decompression surgery is the most common option to open up the subacromial space and is combined with a rotator cuff repair if the supraspinatus tendon is torn. I don't know what exactly to do, or what my REALISTIC problem could be. Hi, I have had a partial supraspintus tear for 3 years now, and am wondering if it's too late to anything about it? Since then, my pain has gotten to the point where its starting to take effect of my day to day life. If not what is this indictative of. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . A few months ago it seemed to hurt more and I had problems lifting my arm out or above my head. The researchers used a custom-built shoulder testing system to measure the effects of varying loads placed on the muscles of the rotator cuff and parascapular muscles. The recovery after surgical tendon repairs often takes longer than recovering from broken bones. MRI does demonstrate a complete massive tear of my rotator cuff with retraction and severe atrophy. On the other hand, if surgery is inevitable or at least the most likely outcome, then the treating doctor / surgeon(s) may recommend early surgery. Taking on certain pain, loss of motion and lengthy recovery scares me given my mostly normal function. I am sorry I can't provide you specific advice over the internet. 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). Strengthening the rotator cuff muscles can give relief to some people wanting to avoid surgery. The supraspinatus tendon runs from the muscle body through quite a narrow gap under the acromion. If the tear occurs with injury, you may experience acute pain, a snapping sensation, and immediate weakness of the arm. I appreciate your thoughts on this matter. But not result in a normal shoulder. The reverse shoulder surgery is extremely involved so I am getting a second opinion. Lol. Also if I don eventually need surgery will it hurt to wait until I absolutely need it. No. Original injury was 4 years ago in a MVA and I've been experiencing pain when sleeping on injured side, intermittent loss of sensation for the entire arm resulting in dropping things, loss of muscular endurance and increased pain for repetitive activities ranging from ribcage level and upward, loss of muscular strength and increased pain for lifting objects at the present moment equivalent in weight to a litre of milk or heavier, and an overall sense of lack of spacial awareness for the injured arm as if my arm is not "connected" to my body. If it has been a while since the MRI, this may involve getting another one (as tendinosis can weaken the tendon, which may in turn lead to larger tears or even a complete rupture), it may also involve a trial of PT or a referral directly to an orthopedic surgeon. A few months passed, and I was called into the orthopedic surgen, who was a shoulder specialist, for a "pre surgery consultation". The difficulty with overhead racket sports (like badminton, squash or tennis) is that high level functioning of the rotator cuff muscles are required to stabilise the shoulder joint in what is naturally unstable positions (overhead, and with high speed movement). AAOS does not endorse any treatments, procedures, products, or physicians referenced herein. @anonymous: Hi Vicki, I'm glad the information was useful to you. I'm sorry to hear of your shoulder trouble. If you want any further clarification just post any follow up question. There are many sub-types of SLAP tears and varying severity. He says the tendon is fraying like a ropethat he would need to reattach to the bone. Popping noises can occur for a variety of reasons, the most common of which are completely normal. indications. However, it sounds as though you must be under the care of a medical team in order to have received MRI results, which is a good thing. 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). That being said, I am scheduled for surgery on 6 Nov. A full-thickness rotator cuff tear is characterized by a focal transmural tendon discontinuity, . However, other parts of the rotator cuff may also be involved in the injury. I'm sorry I can't give you specific advice over the internet, but hopefully you will find the following general information interesting. When the supraspinatus tendon is torn but not completely ruptured, usually a period of conservative management with a physical therapy program will be trialed rather than rushing into surgery. I still have periodic pain that will radiate from the back of my shoulder, down my tricep, and over my bicep. D.C. Stitch positioning influences the suture hold in supraspinatus tendon repair. 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. The supraspinatus is one of four rotator cuff muscles in our shoulder. If your surgeon does recommend surgery, be sure to ask about the likely recovery times and how long your arm movements will be restricted for. Time progressed, pain continued and my ROM slowly worsened. only taking out for prescribed exercises (e.g. . If they repair the tendon surgically, this will probably involve wearing a sling and not using that shoulder actively for at least 4-6 weeks and then quite slow gradual progression for the weeks / months after that. Pain can also be brought on by laying on the side. No tendon retraction or muscle belly atrophy. I saw doctor initially who said physiotherapy will help it. 4. I do not want a metal shoulder. 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 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. If pregnant or nursing, consult with a qualified provider on an individual basis. I completed 6 treatments of prolotherapy approximately 9 months ago prior to this latest diagnosis. 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. @anonymous: Hi Bobby, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Also now taking Tylenol 500 with5 hydrocodone. I was very optimistic about the P.T. Anyone seeking specific orthopaedic advice or assistance should consult his or her orthopaedic surgeon, or locate one in your area through the AAOS Find an Orthopaedist program on this website. months or years after the original injury is definitely a good indicator that a further orthopedic review / opinion is warranted. While it is true that rotator cuff tears are more common among middle aged and older people, they can indeed occur among younger people too; particularly when they are performing heavy work or have some kind of trauma event (contact sport, car accident, gym accident etc.). This will help minimize strain on the back. Glenohumeral joint effusion and finding may signify capsulosynovitis or perhaps capsular strain. sorry for the double posting, first time user. That is some interesting advice you have received. A moderate size full thickness tear . Hey DrMikeM doin some research and came across your sight and thought I'd add my two cents. Rotator cuff exercises will usually be important for anyone looking to return to a racket sport following a supraspinatus tendon tear or shoulder labrum tear (or even someone looking to prevent those injuries). I had subacromial decompression February 2010 a year after a motor vehicle injury (I am currently a 34 year old female). Especially since my injury has gotten worse instead of better. LOTS of heavy benching, etc. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story. There are at least three important factors that contribute to supraspinatus tendon tears. You are also right that many people often don't understand that you are not 'putting on an act'. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). I had surgery last Thursday for a complete tear of the supraspinatus tendon due to a car accident and was told the tendon was repaired with titanium staples.My concern is of the staples coming out ,I wear a sling whenever outside but have been taking it off when sleeping in my recliner which I've found the best since the accident.If I am just walking around the house I've let it hang down and do not feel pain at the shoulder so figure there is no risk of them pulling out by doing this,am I correct? 8% (102/1251) It is plausible to sustain one or the other (or both) from a fall. I mention this, as this will often influence treatment decisions. This muscle is often used by people who practice different types of sports, including swimming, racquetball and throwing spears or weights. Good luck! 50% of symptomatic full-thickness tears progress at 2 years and bigger tears progress faster. 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 sorry, this is not a nice situation to be in, but doesn't sound as though you are at the end of the line yet. After an initial diagnosis from an Orthopedic specialist, the initial course of action was a steroid injection treatment into the "affected area" and a course of physical therapy. 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. You don't need to lean over as far as demonstrated in this video. If the injection does give you pain relief, it may allow you a couple of months without pain to do exercises that can strengthen your rotator cuff and improve the biomechanics at your shoulder in an effort to reduce irritation of the bursa and Supraspinatus tendon. Exercise is important for many reasons (not the least of which are physical and mental health benefits). 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). Those words exactly. You mention your shoulder makes a popping noise, generally speaking the sound a joint makes is not a good indicator of anything (particularly if the popping noise itself is not accompanied by pain). It is difficult for me to comment further based on this information. Overall my subscapularis does appear intact." A recent study from Kim et al 19 used en masse suture bridge techniques for full-thickness supraspinatus tears. Good luck with it. I have lost about 45+% of my ROM in my right arm. They do have potential to improve the biomechanics of the shoulder joint during arm movement which may help mitigate the cause of the tear (like shoulder impingement). Injuries are a less common cause of partial tears than aging. 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. Although very uncommon, it is possible that the report did contain an error. In September '12 I had surgery to reattach both the right rotator supra and infraspinatus with excellent results. As I said been dealing with this for about nine months and in that time have run the gamut of treatment. but can get back fairly good motion about the shoulder . Most of the time, it is accompanied by another rotator cuff muscle tear. Like Helpful Hug REPLY After 4 months of therapy and 3 injections I am unable to lift my right arm. Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions about what is likely to happen if you do or don't have surgery. I think these are promising approaches for the types of pathology you described. Nonetheless, it worth noting that as a general principle, synovial fluid is very important and helps lubricate the joint. Dr. Burks explains what the injury is and when to . Good luck with it! It allows a provider to assess the structures of your shoulder during movement. However, in some cases, the better option may be to consider surgery sooner rather than later (e.g. 2. Not too sure if this article is still active but I'll ask anyways. . As mentioned in the video, the aim of these resistance band exercises is not to increase your range of movement but to instead strengthen the rotator cuff muscles which will help protect the soft tissue structures around the shoulder in the long term. There is a delaminating tear of the supraspinatus myotendinous junction, measuring a thickness of about 2mm. Good luck! 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. Here is a link to a recent academic journal article on the topic that should be free to access. ,Been dealing with shoulder pain for about nine months now and thought I'd share my experience with you and other readers. I had rotator cuff surgery in May for a Small(2mm) tear In the supraspinatus tendon. In the interim, physio, chiro, massage, taping were part of my pain management and ROM for all pain sites relating to MVA. 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