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). On the other hand, you will also need to ask about the likelihood of decent recovery without surgery. I did this as instructed, but, to little improvement. What little I have done has given me improvement. Although very uncommon, it is possible that the report did contain an error. 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. Also an ex ray of my shoulder "Demonstrate my humeral head close to abutting my acromion. 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 served in the Navy for many years, and in April of 2010 I had a little mishap. 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. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Now my left supraspinatus has a full thickness tear at the central 1/3 (AP extent 13mm?) Good luck! 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 then took the second opinion of an orthopaedic surgeon who found a superantanaus partial tendon thickness tear and rotator cuff dysfunction through mri scan. 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. My arm was nearly frozen for a period of about 10 minutes, but I slowly started regaining some ROM. massive cuff tears. I have often seen these cases improve substantially after further surgery to repair these rotator cuff tears + post surgery rehabilitation therapies. So my tear went from a near full thickness tear to a full thickness tear. I experienced a fall on August 31, 2012. It allows a provider to assess the structures of your shoulder during movement. I wrote a previous commentsaw my orthopedic surgeon this week. Keep in touch to let us know how you go. While some clinicians may argue that nonoperative treatment delays inevitable surgical repair, our study shows that patients can do very well over time. I then went to see another orthopaedic surgeon who said I have whiplash. In most patients the supraspinatus tendon is the most vulnerable and 90% of rotator cuff tears involve this tendon. I do so appreciate the advice and direction you have given to myself and others through this posting. 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! 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. my ROM did increase a very small amount, but my pain and discomfort never went away. Supraspinatus tear: If you want a chance for a full recovery surgeryis your best option. Small area of subacromial bursitis present. 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'm sorry I can't provide you with specific advice, rather I only provide some general information. You may note weakness of your arm and difficulty with routine activities such as combing your hair or reaching behind your back. I am intrigued by the patient's symptoms and active shoulder range of motion versus her imaging. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story with everyone! I did PT around December for a month, twice a week. MORE VIDEOS Find Your Condition Ankle Pain Arthritis Back Pain On the other hand, there is nothing speedy about recovery after surgery but at least there usually is recovery (albeit slow). Children are such a blessing and that time nursing your newborn is such a special and important time. I just found out this week that I have Bursitis, and a tear in my Supraspinatus. These include . 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. perhaps if delay is likely to lead to a complete rupture that could be prevented with early surgery). 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. If I need surgery,what is the recovry time.. I can reach behind my back ok. My arm is very weak. I hope I will not follow suit! Dr Mike, Please help me understand what options I might have or questions to ask the surgeon about my full Reallmadhatter Mar 14, 2013 @ 3:44 pm. Some minor tears may be treated without surgery. Her MRI shows a full thickness tear of supraspinatus tendon and a tear of the majority of the infraspinatus tendon (with a few lower infraspinatus fibers still attached). In layman terms, I would say this means your supraspinatus tendon has probably been irritated for quite a while, and has a small tear near where it attaches to the bone (but tendon is currently still attached). There is inhomogeneous and bulbous appearance of the distal .subscapularis tendon with tendinosis. and seemed to be doing ok with Cortisone shots. 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). 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. Early diagnosis and treatment of a rotator cuff tear may prevent symptoms such as loss of strength and loss of motion from setting in. (See Fig. He prescribed Vicodin and arthrotec for painbut I would like to get pregnant within a year but would like to be fixed first for obvious reasons. LOTS of heavy benching, etc. Pain is moderate. 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). Risk of infection and nerve damage are worthy of consideration for any surgery, particularly one as involved as a reverse shoulder replacement. Good luck! 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. Best to have a chat with your doctor. Arthroscopic repair of full-thickness tears of the supraspinatus: does the tendon really heal? There is longitudinal split in the subscapularis tendon which extends from the humeral attachment to the musculotendinous junction. Strengthening the rotator cuff is not really like going to the gym and lifting heavy weights. So probably worthwhile having a chat with your doctor and seeing what they recommend as a first step. The pain is mostly in neck and shoulder blade and collar. However, there are certainly injuries and structures other than rotator cuff tears that can cause some of the symptoms Tim described above. Especially since my injury has gotten worse instead of better. if applied to the common anterior supraspinatus tendon tear, the term full thickness means that if the tear is viewed . I got a recent MRI which showed a full width/ thickness supraspinatus tendon tear. Those words exactly. The supraspinatus is one of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff group of muscles. Full thickness tear means a complete tear of the rotator cuff supraspinatus tendon. The supraspinatus tendon has a tendency to weaken with age and become prone to tendon tears. 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. I worked closely with a physiotherapist for a good four months and pain got worse. Basically, it creates a hole in the tendon. 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. Good luck with it and I hope you are feeling pain free sooner rather than later. infraspinatus tendon had full-thickness tear . 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. I have been seeing an orthopedic doctor for the past 18 months. Now, my Ortho doc #2 who recommended i do the MRI also reccomends a surgery to fix the tear. There are other things your physical therapist may be able to help you with to give you some relief in the short term. D.C. Stitch positioning influences the suture hold in supraspinatus tendon repair. 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. I returned to the orthopedic surgeon at which point he did an x-ray which looked good and sent for a mri Monday. This muscle is often used by people who practice different types of sports, including swimming, racquetball and throwing spears or weights. Judging by the description of atrophy in your rotator cuff muscles, I am guessing it has already been some time since the incident occurred. She did an MRI and said it was tendonosis, and suggested PT. Otherwise you will have signficantly reduced function (plus ongiong pain) in that shoulder. Having the surgery sooner rather than later may help you to recover as much as possible by the time you fall pregnant. This is partly because rehabilitation following surgery will depend on the surgical technique used. However, trauma (such as sporting injuries or motor vehicle accidents) can cause tears amongst people of any age. Mild AC arthropathy. Sleeping on my right side became impossible. How is a supraspinatus tendon tear similar to a rope? The blue arrows represent a full-thickness tear in the supraspinatus tendon, which is the most common site for rotator cuff tears. Rotator Cuff Tears: Surgical Treatment Options. 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. Hi there. A rotator cuff tear (RCT) is a common disorder associated with pain and dysfunction in the shoulder, the prevalence of which increases with age [].Full-thickness RCTs are present in approximately 25 % of individuals in their 60 s and 50 % of individuals in their 80 s; however, the reported incidence is lower for patients < 55 years of age (4-8 %) [1, 2]. Heuberer et al 15 used the knotless cinch-bridge technique for supraspinatus tears. 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. Additionally, surgery may be recommended for complete tears that are acute and due to a trauma. I'm 43 and have been suffering from shoulder issues for over a year. It is best to stick within the range of movement indicated on the video rather than try to rotate your arm too far out to the side and potentially aggravate already inflamed rotator cuff tendons. Without seeing the scan or conducting a physical examination, I can only offer some general comments in response. 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. This surgery is no joke!! It may be as small as a pinpoint, or the tear may involve the entire tendon. This may result in pain and weakness of the shoulder. I explained of my ongoing problems since the incident, and once the claim was processed I was sent through a variety of medical departments for a full diagnostic. Osteophytes and inferior capsular swelling indents the superior margin of the mytendinous junction of supraspinatus. 2. 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. I agree that shoulder pain for years, that has not resolved is definitely a good indicator that seeing a doctor is a good idea! 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. My question to you is why can they not try and repair the rotator cuff using a graft of somesort. pain that gets worse when you lift your arm. Thank you. You have a full thickness rotator cuff tear. I'm quite apprehensive and nervous about the surgery but more so about the recovery. @anonymous: Hi Donald, I'm sorry to hear about your shoulder trouble and insurance situation. Mary Kay. Thoughts on surgery? In full-thickness tears, surgery is indicated in many patients. The orthopedic said that after 6 weeks of PT if there is pain then we looka possible surgery, is there something else that I should do or look at? 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. For anyone contemplating surgery, buy a recliner to sleep in after surgery. Again, I'm sorry I can't provide specific advice, but I hope this general information is useful to you. If it hasn't resolved with time, then some kind of intervention (whether physical therapy, surgery etc.) They can then make a diagnosis and begin treatment. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story. The average duration of follow-up was twenty-nine months. It is plausible to sustain one or the other (or both) from a fall. 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. Mike!! 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. 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.). The incident happened on Sept 25 and it is now Nov 10. and seemed to be doing ok with Cortisone shots. The supraspinatus is one of four muscles that make up a group referred to as the rotator cuff muscles. Don't even think you won't need help, because you'll need help with even the most basic daily tasks. Small. Complete: With a full-thickness or complete tear, the tendon separates completely from the bone. I'm sorry I can't give you specific advice about whether you will need surgery or not over the internet. 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. 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). or should you just ask for their opinion with no outside information> Thanks Judy. . About OrthoInfoEditorial Board Our ContributorsOur Subspecialty Partners Contact Us, Privacy PolicyTerms & Conditions Linking Policy AAOS Newsroom Find an FAAOS Surgeon. Interstitial hyperintensity is seen within biceps tendon in the . In this study, 24 patients who had full thickness supraspinatus tears and who opted to forego surgery were tracked over time. I don't lay on the side of the hurt arm as I don't think it will be good for it. Also can I try a more Conservative approach and see a phy therapist that specializes in shoulders before any surgery. Adhesive capsulitis will usually last at least 5 or 6 months (often considerably longer). Good luck! @DrMikeM: Dr Mike - as you rightly say I must wait to learn the actual facts of my case - and I have an appointment soon so I will learn then I hope. The speed of recovery after surgery will depend on the type of surgery and following the surgeon's recommended protocol. Knee Surgery . 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. @anonymous: Hi Donna, I am sorry to hear about this trouble you are having with your shoulder. If muscles of the rotator cuff are not providing adequate stability throughout the shoulder's range of motion, this can contribute to shoulder impingement and a break down of the supraspinatus tendon. @anonymous: Hi Hans, Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story. At approximately the 3:40 mark in the video above, there are a few exercises to help increase the range of the movement in the shoulder. I'm sorry I can't give you specific advice on your case over the internet. 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. labra are not evaluated 4. It was then I found out how messed up my shoulder actually is 1. Also if I don eventually need surgery will it hurt to wait until I absolutely need it. The lack of a normal amount of synovial fluid in the joint space could potentially be a sign of adhesive capsulitis (also known as frozen shoulder) among some people. Supraspinatus tendon tears are the most common tendon tear in the shoulder region. For awhile I was able to get my arm somewhat back to normal but wilh slight aching. 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. 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. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Full thickness tears may involve only part of one tendon (usually the supraspinatus). Can a full thickness tear of the supraspinatus heal without surgery? In the mean time, I received another steroid injection treatment. It is possible this tear may communicate with the bursal surface anteriorly. 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. How do you treat a supraspinatus tear? 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. As I said been dealing with this for about nine months and in that time have run the gamut of treatment. Many professions require repetitive or heavy overhead work (roof plasterer etc.). ; 2. Your question regarding using a graft of some sort to help repair a rotator cuff tendon is an interesting one. Following an iltrasound scan I have been told I have a tear of the supraspinatus tendon and there is some retraction. It is difficult to know whether your husband will need surgery based on this information alone. 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? Rotator cuff exercises are often prescribed for people with a partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon. Good luck! Fluid signal anterior to the proximal humerus as well as within the sucoracoid bursa. The major tear causes separation of muscle or tendon into two torn segment of muscles or tendons. Copyright 1995-2021 by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. They will be able to help you return to sport. left supraspinatus tendon tear,so what the process of curing? I went to one orthopedic doctor and he immediately said surgery is my only option. Good luck with your decision! It turns out, this management approach is not terribly effective in leading to a prompt repair of the damaged structures. There also is mild tendinosis of the infraspinatus at the footprint. 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 medical staff there did an x-ray, which did not turn anything up, and once again, were not overly concerned with my condition, but just instructed me to continue to ice pack my shoulder and take some pain medication. )full thickness tear of supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons both have retracted past glenoid process 2.) It sounds like you may have already discussed the likelihood of success with your surgeon, if not, this would be a very wise thing to do. However, host cases are the result of the tendon wearing down over time, which is known as a degenerative tear. Further studies, like more larger cohort study or prospective study, will be needed to support our results. The rotator cuff muscles are critical to the stability and optimal biomechanical movement at the shoulder joint. The supraspinatus tendon is the one most likely to become torn. Let us know how you go. Partial thickness tears. I am disappointed not to have been referred to a surgeon, but I have to admit the exercises have already helped me sleep better. The tendons may tear from their attachment either after an injury such as a fall or from long-term wear and tear. I have not returned back. As such, a therapist can provide a safe and progressive therapy program. Debridement involves trimming the frayed edges of the tear back to healthy tissue in order to allow it to heal itself. while that helped in the short term and improved my left arm motion range, after i stopped the therapy the pain came back and reduced the range. Should you immobilize or not move a shoulder with a suspected partial rotator cuff tear? 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. Rotator cuff tears can also be described as being partial, or full thickness. Because of the return of the recent pain, another MRI was ordered and the Radiologist wrote: "1. 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. To be as specific as I can, It feels like someone shoved a knife right into the top of my shoulder blade and right down inside my shoulder. He did say that it can be done in the next few months and no urgent intervention required. However, I went in to see my GP last week for an initial visit and have been advised to do a month of strengthening exercises. I am in aching pain consistently. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I have not lost any ROM I just have severe pain in my right shoulder. 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