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. Of the 49 rim-rent tears, 24 (49.0%) involved the anterior-most fibers of the supraspinatus tendon, one of which extended to involve the infraspinatus tendon. It is difficult to know whether your husband will need surgery based on this information alone. muscle atrophy of supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and subscapularis muscles, 3.) 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. Supraspinatus tendon tears require specific rehabilitation of the rotator cuff and muscles that stabilize the shoulder blade. Popping noises can occur for a variety of reasons, the most common of which are completely normal. After surgery, the repair must be protected from certain activities that may put healing at risk. There is some spurring at the glenoid articular surface. Medicine and physiotherapy often help in reducing pain but the effect is temporary. At age 74, not sure whether to endure surgery with hard rehab and recovery or continue with PT . 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. there is minimal AC arthrosis. All rights reserved. Hi there. The supraspinatus tendon is the tendon that is most commonly torn when people suffer a rotator cuff tear. if applied to the common anterior supraspinatus tendon tear, the term full thickness means that if the tear is viewed . While some clinicians may argue that nonoperative treatment delays inevitable surgical repair, our study shows that patients can do very well over time. However, host cases are the result of the tendon wearing down over time, which is known as a degenerative tear. 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). 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. Did MRI of neck 1st which showed degenerative disc disease in c5-6 and c7-t1. perhaps if delay is likely to lead to a complete rupture that could be prevented with early surgery). The supraspinatus is one of four muscles that make up a group referred to as the rotator cuff muscles. I was in a car accident about 18 months ago with damage to my left side of my body, stated with my fingers, to my leg and lastly my arm. If you have injured your shoulder or have chronic shoulder and arm pain, it is best to see an orthopaedic surgeon. Thanks for stopping by, you have raised some very good questions. I think these are promising approaches for the types of pathology you described. The tendon will usually retract if a full rupture has occurred. The blue arrows represent a full-thickness tear in the supraspinatus tendon, which is the most common site for rotator cuff tears. Additionally, surgery may be recommended for complete tears that are acute and due to a trauma. Even if surgery is required, the physical therapy program can help strengthen the rotator cuff muscles before the surgery. Either way, I wish you all the best with it (and a safe deployment and return). I started adding exercise back in to my life a couple of months ago and what had been intermittent pain has once again become fairly continual. A good doc should be able to assess your shoulder and give you some specific advice regarding the best next plan of attack. I was an elite athlete most of my life and have accepted that I will no longer be able to return to my sport 100%. Good luck! People who have partial thickness supraspinatus tendon tears following a fall or mechanical trauma often report similar symptoms to people with whiplash associated disorders (aka whiplash). Good luck! However, trauma (such as sporting injuries or motor vehicle accidents) can cause tears amongst people of any age. 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. I have always found the anatomy of the shoulder to be very interesting. sir i am a shuttle badminton player.. i got injury on my shoulder .. doc told to tke MRI scan.. after taking MRI scan these are the final impressions.. 1.partial tear in the supraspinatus tendon at the level of insertion in the greater tubersity for a length of about 15mm with intact insertion, 2 partial tear in the anterior superior labrum. Here is some general information that may be useful. Also an ex ray of my shoulder "Demonstrate my humeral head close to abutting my acromion. 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. I am wondering if I can recover without a surgery option. The plastic surgeon gave me 3 options, leave it be and it would only get worse as i age, cortisone shots which is just temp obviously or fix it.. should i get another mri to see if its healed some, i have got partial thickness insertional tear in supraspinatus 9mm*5mm. and seemed to be doing ok with Cortisone shots. Complete rehabilitation after surgery may take several months or even up to a year. Had mild discomfort in shoulder for a few weeks in August. Like Helpful Hug REPLY . I am really hoping to find some outside advice. All the best. 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.). 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. 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. Does the fact that it mentions there is some retraction mean the tendon is completely torn or is it possible it is only partly torn. 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. You may feel pain when you try to sleep on the affected side. Anyone want to shed a little light for a vet? This surgery is no joke!! Your orthopedic specialist will be able to give you advice about the best option for your circumstances. 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. I will surf again! The rehabilitation after surgery is likely to take time. This type of test uses sound waves to produce images of structures within your body, particularly soft tissues such as muscles and tendons. I hope I will not follow suit! Thanks again Dr. It is one of the most frequently damaged tendons. However, in some cases, the better option may be to consider surgery sooner rather than later (e.g. I think it would be wise to listed to the advice from your doctor on this one! Unfortunately I can't give you specific advice over the internet. Some general information that may be useful to know is that some people who have similar pathology to that which you have described end up having surgery while other do not. The rotator cuff is made up of 4 muscles. Hope that helps. I have continued to have problems with my arm and initially was told that I had a partial tear of my rotator cuff. @anonymous: Thanks for keeping us up to date. Thanks for sharing. It is difficult for me to comment further based on this information. This is a good example of why MRI's can be very valuable in cases like this. I get asked about this a lot, perhaps I should write a page on rehabilitation following surgical repair of supraspinatus tendon tears! But shoulder exercises from now until I die. sorry for the double posting, first time user. The surgeon(s) who ordered the imaging are usually the best person to speak with regarding the pros and cons in any particular case. Pitchers, swimmers, and tennis players are common examples. However, improving rotator cuff functioning is usually a good idea and your physio should be able to assess your current situation and provide you with a suitable tailored program of exercises as they see fit. I am 60 years old and do not want surgery but if it helps to stop it getting worse as I get older I will have to. 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. Dr. Burks explains what the injury is and when to . Surgery to repair those types of injuries would mean the arm would have to be not used (at all) for at least a couple of months (maybe quite a few months before back to being able to work normally). The infraspinatus contains a subtle hypochoic region measuring 0.5cm within the tendon substance consistent concerning for an intrasubstance tear. I'll go check out some of your Lenses. A partial tear may require only a trimming or smoothing procedure called a dbridement. Some surgeons will prescribe a slightly different post-operative rehabilitation program depending on the nature of the injury and precise surgery performed. bone spurs and/or rotator cuff tears. Supraspinatus tendon tears are the most common tendon tear in the shoulder region. Some minor tears may be treated without surgery. It seems as though you have now had two MRI reports. Superior subluxation of the humeral head. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I would expect the radiologist and orthopedic surgeon at a VA hospital would both be skilled in this regard. I'm just about at the point of desperation here. When getting a second opinion from another surgeon. Make sure you ask the orthopedic surgeon about what to expect after the surgery and the likely recovery time. @pawpaw911: Hi Pawpaw911, thanks for dropping by. Also can I try a more Conservative approach and see a phy therapist that specializes in shoulders before any surgery. 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? I was very optimistic about the P.T. The CT impression read like this: High-grade partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon at its insertion (rim rent tear). I have continued to have problems with my arm and initially was told that I had a partial tear of my rotator cuff. Sounds like no guarantee of 100% return to normal, and I'm about 95% now, not to mention a lengthy recovery. I have full-thickness tear of supraspinatus tendon ,with 1.5 cm cap without tendon retraction plus supraspinatus Ask an Expert Medical Questions The Physician, Doctor 1,261 Satisfied Customers Versatile Emergency Physician, 20 years experience as a Physician. If the ball is popping out of the joint (dislocating), then that is a major concern (but this usually doesn't occur without trauma)! Supraspinatus tear can be caused by lifting something too heavy, falling on your arm, or dislocating your shoulder. In 9 of the 24 the tear was smaller. How do you repair a rotator cuff tear? Don't even think you won't need help, because you'll need help with even the most basic daily tasks. 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? Do I will need surgery? 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). Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. There is some really good information in what you have said. Let us know how things turn out for you. Wish me luck!!! I'm not really sure how the whole army doctor situation works while you are on deployment, but I think if you have ongoing symptoms then it is worth making sure the appropriate people know. 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. I've only got a couple of minutes, so I'll keep this short. Complete tears: More commonly referred to as a full-thickness tear, this injury entirely separates the tendon from the bone. 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). 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. 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. MRI does demonstrate a complete massive tear of my rotator cuff with retraction and severe atrophy. When he says your tendon is failing, I think what he is trying to convey is that once some strands of a rope start to break, then there is more load on the remaining strands which may cause more strands to break (and then more load on remaining individual strands, more strands tear and so on). 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. If in doubt call your surgeons office. As far as general information goes, it is also worthwhile noting that chronic pain and inflammation at a joint can lead to secondary changes (weakening muscles, changes in the way the body processes pain etc.) Grade 1 strain of the lateral deltoid muscle and teres minor muscle. Not all the time, but it was intermittent. 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. This article discusses shoulder impingement, rotator cuff rehabilitation exercises, and surgical considerations relating to rotator cuff tears and the supraspinatus tendon in particular. I suspect you have a bit of work to do over the next 6 months or so to help your shoulder recover. 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). I am sorry I can't give you specific advice but here is some general information that may be useful to you. The reverse shoulder surgery is extremely involved so I am getting a second opinion. Here is a link to a recent academic journal article on the topic that should be free to access. I am sorry I am unable to provide any specific advice over the internet without conducting a physical examination etc. Without seeing the scan or conducting a physical examination, I can only offer some general comments in response. He says the tendon is fraying like a ropethat he would need to reattach to the bone. What little I have done has given me improvement. If you know you have a rotator cuff tear, worsening pain and decreasing strength may mean the tear is getting larger. Some days later, I was called back to the VA so they could tell me what they found. If you get a chance please let us know how you go. With complete tears, the tendon has come off (detached) from where it was attached to the bone. The acriomioclavicular joint usually should have some fluid that helps lubricate the joint, but when it is specifically mentioned in an imaging report (like an MRI report), they are usually indicating that there are able to see more fluid then one might usually expect (in someone without any shoulder pathology). Methods: Between 1995 and 1999, 139 full arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs were performed; 37 were repairs of full-thickness supraspinatus 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. 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). In September '12 I had surgery to reattach both the right rotator supra and infraspinatus with excellent results. 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. The results showed a "partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon, with large swelling and irritation". It may be present with overhead activities such as lifting or reaching (e.g., serving in tennis, painting a ceiling). 1 Supraspinatus Rupture causes microscopic tear, major tear and dislocation from its attachment to humerus and scapula. 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. 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. Poorly defined large full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon measuring at least 2 cm in anteroposterior dimension. Surgical repairs of complete tendon tears from a traumatic event, like a car accident, can easily fail when surgeons instructions aren't followed. I am 67 years old and am an artist and my left arm which is the one in question is my dominate arm. 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. Surgery to repair tendons generally involves a long recovery period. I have pain all the time, it hurts to put a shirt on, can't lay on it, reaching out to my side it hurts to turn my pillow. 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. The postoperative recovery period following a surgical rotator cuff repair will take months and involve a specific program of range of motion and strengthening exercises that your surgeon will prescribe, often in conjunction with a physical therapist who will teach you exercises and monitor your progression. I am now off again to another specialist as the 2nd opinion specialist said there was not much he could do to improve the situation! 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. Any thoughts? It has been helpful. I am worried I will not improve my ROM this time. 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.). 2. Also an ex ray of my shoulder "Demonstrate my humeral head close to abutting my acromion. Come September of 2010 I chose not to re-enlist and returned home. Moderate subacromial/sub deltoid bursitis. 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. I got a recent MRI which showed a full width/ thickness supraspinatus tendon tear. It is also very interesting to note that for those people who have persistent whiplash symptoms there is often a change in the way their brain processes sensation from the neck and shoulder region. The goal of acromioplasty is to increase the size of the subacromial space. You may still be able to return to most or all of the things you enjoy it just may not be in the next 6 to 9 months though. In general, seeing your orthopedic specialist would be an important step, these types of injuries are not likely to allow you to recover to your normal level of work functioning anytime soon without some kind of treatment. I am close to retirement and I am afraid I will not be able to do the things I once enjoyed, outdoor activities. Good luck with your next round of surgery or therapies! It is located in the top portion of the back of the shoulder blade (the superior posterior portion above the spine of the scapula) known as the supraspinatus fossa. You don't need to lean over as far as demonstrated in this video. While it is estimated that 65-70% of all shoulder pain involves the rotator cuff tendon, it has been estimated that 5 to 40 % of people without shoulder pain have full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff. Couldn't even lay down. I do so appreciate the advice and direction you have given to myself and others through this posting. So quite often the best treatment approach is not always immediately clear. When I visit my DR. what are the thing I need to be aware for the diagnostic? Pain is moderate. RESULTS: Arthroscopy revealed 21 full-thickness tears, five bursal surface partial-thickness tears, 10 articular surface partial-thickness tears, and 14 patients without tear of the supraspinatus tendon. Time passed. @anonymous: Hi Donna, I am sorry to hear about this trouble you are having with your shoulder. My best wishes go to all of them. 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. Pain can also be brought on by laying on the side. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! The type of repair performed is based on the findings at surgery. Generally speaking, do small tears need surgical repair? 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