Timing Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery: Understanding the Risks of Waiting The Question of Delaying Surgery A frequent concern among patients with rotator cuff tears is whether waiting too long for repair surgery could lead to irreversible damage. The complexity of this issue lies in the nature of the tear itself. Small vs. Large Tears: A…
Understanding Rotator Cuff Tears: Insights from Medical Imaging The Role of X-rays in Diagnosing Rotator Cuff Tears One common question patients often have about rotator cuff tears is whether an X-ray can reveal such a tear. The answer isn’t straightforward. An X-ray provides a 2D image of the shoulder’s bony anatomy, showing the humerus (the…
Identifying and Diagnosing Rotator Cuff Tears: What You Need to Know Recognizing the Symptoms of a Rotator Cuff Tear Patients often wonder how they can determine if they have a rotator cuff tear. Understanding the common symptoms is crucial. The primary indicator is pain, which can manifest in various ways: Pain with Motion: This includes…
Acute rotator cuff tears indicate that there’s an injury. Someone who was lifting some very heavy weights or they had a fall or some sort of trauma to their shoulder which tore the rotator cuff. Chronic rotator cuff tears occur with just wear and tear on your body over time and I try to be politically correct…
Why did my rotator cuff tear? I get this question very frequently in my office and really there’s two tiers here. I think when someone falls and they injure their rotator cuff, it’s pretty obvious why they tore it. You know, they have an injury but at least 95% of my patients who have a torn…
Shoulder pain can significantly affect daily activities at home, on the job, or at play. Because the shoulder joint has such a large range of motion, it is susceptible to injuries. Although an acute traumatic injury like dislocation or fracture can occur, often shoulder pain is the result of chronic overuse injuries.
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, about 53,000 people in the U.S. have shoulder replacement surgery each year. But for some patients, traditional shoulder replacement may not be an option. In a traditional shoulder replacement, the ball of the humerus is replaced with a metal ball and the glenoid cavity of…
We all know that staying active has physical, mental, and emotional benefits. But if you suffer from shoulder arthritis, staying active may be a challenge. Arthritis is inflammation in the joint. It causes pain and stiffness and affects shoulder mobility. However, staying active with proper exercise can help reduce arthritis symptoms. Some excellent…
Advances in computer-assisted technology are changing surgery as we know it. This summer Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, introduced the Tornier shoulder arthroplasty portfolio and launched its first new Tornier product, the Perform™ Humeral Stem. From the simplest to the most complex shoulder arthroscopy cases, these advances in technology and artificial…
One of the most common shoulder injuries today is a rotator cuff tear. A torn rotator cuff causes a significant amount of pain and can negatively affect your daily activities and lifestyle. The incredible mobility and range of motion of the shoulder joint, can make it vulnerable to tears. Recent advances in the treatment options allow for…
