This is a question we get a lot from our patients. If you have pain in your shoulder, I still actually encourage everyone to continue to exercise and even do exercises with their shoulder. But I don’t want you to do things that hurt. In general, if you can see your hand, it’s less stress…
For this, it would be rotator cuff pathology. It would be pinching impingement or tendonitis of the rotator cuff muscles. When you elevate, if you look at the human shoulder, there’s an acromion here, the rotator cuff slides underneath it. If there’s weakness or tearing of the rotator cuff, you can get some impingement symptoms,…
What’s worse, shoulder replacement or rotator cuff surgery? I don’t like to think of it as being worse. I’m a surgeon, so maybe I’m biased, but they differ. They’re both excellent surgeries that have excellent outcomes. In our practice, we specialize in shoulders and track everyone, a 95% success rate with each, but they’re different….
Welcome to our detailed Rotator Cuff Repair Preoperative and Frequently Asked Questions guide. This resource is designed to alleviate concerns and provide clarity on the recovery process and what the surgery entails. Our aim is to ensure you feel informed and comfortable with the procedure ahead. Understanding Rotator Cuff Repair Rotator cuff repair is often…
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…
