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Do you Know Rotator Cuff Tears Commonly Occur Among Sportspeople?
The rotator cuff is a name given to the combination of four muscles around the shoulder joint. They are namely supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. They originate from the scapula and form a cuff before inserting over the upper part of the arm bone named humerus. The most important function of these is stability as well as the lifting of the arm.
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More About Rotator Cuff Tear
Diagnosis
This is a common occurrence among women performing heavy household chores. Trauma is by and largest the commonest cause of large cuff tears. This tear is quite common among people performing activities with a single hand that involves shoulder motions. For example, playing sports like tennis, shooting, and the shuttle can cause such severe damage in the long run.
Rotator Cuff Tear Types
Rotator cuff tear can be classified into different types.
●Partial tear - This is a condition where multiple tendons within the rotator cuff is damaged but not completely detached from the bone.
●Complete tear- In this condition the tendon has a hole and the tendons are completely detached from the humerus.
●Acute tear- This condition occurs as a result of an accident.It results in the occurrence of partial or complete ear.
●Degenerative tear - It occurs in a gradual face and they can be partial or complete tear.
Diagnosis
This injury is diagnosed through X-ray and other MRI scans. The key symptoms of this year include:
●Severe shoulder pain
●Weaknesses while lifting objects with that hand
Treatment Options
Most rotator cuff tears can be treated without surgical intervention. But the patient has to avoid future usage of the shoulders for severe activities like playing sports again. For such situations, surgery is the best option. It heals the tear and returns the effective function of your shoulder. These patients can leave the hospital in 1 day and can start their physio in 2 weeks. When left and treated this tear can severely reduce the functions and shoulder movements.
Why Bang Clinic
There are multiple treatments offered by Bang institute. Even though therapies and medication are the general solutions offered, we at Bang institute provide arthroscopic shoulder surgery to repair the shoulders with minimal intervention.
Frequently Asked
Questions
If I use my arms regardless of the rotator cuff tear will it cause further damage?
If I use my arms regardless of the rotator cuff tear will it cause further damage?
What type of surgery is offered?
A partial tear is often supported with simple surgical options like debridement that involves smoothing and trimming. Three different techniques are used in surgery. They are traditional open repair, mini-open repair, and arthroscopic repair. The arthroscopic repair is adjusted for patients who prefer minimally invasive surgery.
Does surgical treatment options work?
The doctor might examine the patient and offer surgical treatment to relieve pain. Until now they have proved to be quite successful for most patients.
Can rotator cuff tear be treated without surgery?
The rotator cuff can be reduced and tested through non-surgical options, like anti-inflammatory medicines, steroids, and pain relievers. But if the pain exists then the doctor might suggest surgery.
What are the risk factors in the occurrence of rotator cuff tears?
The rotator cuff is caused by normal wear and tear in most cases with people above the age of 40. It prevents them from movements and results in Shoulder stiffness.
My cuff is irreparable and bone damaged, what next?
Don’t worry. Reverse Shoulder Replacement is designed for such conitions.
We Have Cured Them
Here is a list of our happy patients who experienced satisfying results through our treatment options.
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Dr. Vijay Bang
Consultant Knee & Shoulder Surgeon
MBBS; MS (Orthopedics) (Gold Medalist)
Fellow-Mumbai, Switzerland
“Diploma in Sports Medicine (FIFA, Europe)”
Author: “The Shoulder Pain Book”
“Global Healthcare Achievement Award 2022”
as the
“Best Orthopaedic Shoulder Surgeon in Gujarat”