Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. 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). It has been associated with older age and osteoarthritis, but often seems to occur when there is extra fluid in the gleno-humeral (ball and socket) joint. However, in some cases, the better option may be to consider surgery sooner rather than later (e.g. It sounds like you may be putting yourself at unnecessary risk? The first relates to the potential risk of a poorer outcome due to the delay; this may occur due to further damage being caused in structures that are difficult or impossible to repair etc. 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. Keep in touch to let us know how you go. Decided to see ortho who ordered an MRi last week. The supraspinatus muscle provides stability to the glenohumeral joint and is a frequent source of pain and disability. Rotator cuff exercises are often prescribed for people with a partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon. Sought 2 nd opinion 3weeks later due to the server pain. The infraspinatus contains a subtle hypochoic region measuring 0.5cm within the tendon substance consistent concerning for an intrasubstance tear. Edema is seen involving an intracapsular segment of biceps tendon with possible interstitial tears. 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). Here is some general information which I hope is useful for you: 1. It is also worth mentioning that when surgeons send patients for PT and don't hear from them for a while, they may well have just assumed everything went well and there is no more problem (or they have so many patients that they haven't given it much thought). Conclusion: Nonoperative treatment is an effective and lasting option for many patients with a chronic, full-thickness rotator cuff tear. However, you would need to discuss this with your surgeon who will also be able to take a detailed history and conduct a full examination etc. Mild surface irregularity of the supraspinatus in keeping with scuffing-mild partial thickness bursal surface tearing. The radiomics model of full- or partial-thickness tears displayed moderate performance with an accuracy of 76.4%, a sensitivity of 79.2%, and a specificity of 74.3% for . Your orthopedist may now be recommending a rotator cuff surgery or management with non-surgical methods. Also an ex ray of my shoulder "Demonstrate my humeral head close to abutting my acromion. The supraspinatus tendon runs from the muscle body through quite a narrow gap under the acromion. If you get a chance drop by again and let us know how you went. @anonymous: Hi Bobby, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Subcortical reactive changes superiorly and laterally at the humeral head are present. 1 Supraspinatus Rupture causes microscopic tear, major tear and dislocation from its attachment to humerus and scapula. 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. 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. It plays a critical role in movements involving the shoulder joint, particularly arm elevation. The popping may or may not be related to your shoulder pain (difficult for me to say without an examination etc.) After surgery, the repair must be protected from certain activities that may put healing at risk. Some days later, I was called back to the VA so they could tell me what they found. Don't be afraid to have an open discussion with your GP about whether or not a referral to a surgeon is the right way to go (or not) for your specific circumstance. over the years, but not really in recent year, as my shoulders got cranky. I am 67 years old and am an artist and my left arm which is the one in question is my dominate arm. In September '12 I had surgery to reattach both the right rotator supra and infraspinatus with excellent results. Pitchers, swimmers, and tennis players are common examples. I can reach behind my back ok. You have asked for information about potential options. For awhile I was able to get my arm somewhat back to normal but wilh slight aching. I received my first steroid injection treatment during the summer of 2011 and went through a lengthy 6 moth physical therapy treatment. I do not want a metal shoulder. Also now taking Tylenol 500 with5 hydrocodone. Complete: With a full-thickness or complete tear, the tendon separates completely from the bone. Good luck! I have continued to have problems with my arm and initially was told that I had a partial tear of my rotator cuff. I checked into my local VA hospital and initiated my disability claim. The rotator cuff helps to lift and rotate the arm and to stabilize the ball of the shoulder within the joint. Full thickness tears are the complete disruption of the fibers of the supraspinatus muscle, and generally require a more aggressive treatment plan and surgery. First, sorry for the delay in response. MORE VIDEOS Find Your Condition Ankle Pain Arthritis Back Pain 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. However, it is worth noting a common misconception about full thickness tears. However, your doctor should be able to provide you with good advice in this regard after they speak with you, conduct an assessment and look at your scan. If your tendon were to completely rupture while you were pregnant, this may be very problematic. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your interesting story. I took a not so graceful fall on a sidewalk about 9 weeks ago and landed on my shoulder. Needless to say, I started to feel like I was getting jerked around and not getting any realistic attention. I'll go check out some of your lenses now. This likely represents extension of an existing tear. If in doubt call your surgeons office. Thanks to my hubby for finding this site. A full-thickness tear is when the wear in the tendon goes all the way through the tendon. The tendons may tear from their attachment either after an injury such as a fall or from long-term wear and tear. I hope your shoulder has now recovered! ,Been dealing with shoulder pain for about nine months now and thought I'd share my experience with you and other readers. This will help minimize strain on the back. Good luck with your next round of surgery or therapies! The supraspinatus tendon runs from the muscle body through quite a narrow gap under the acromion. This was caused by contact with another person and (I'm self diagnosing) some prior existing minor tendon tears. Good luck! A full rupture will require surgery (usually quite urgently). This may result in pain and weakness of the shoulder. Unfortunately, I suspect that a whole bunch of people will read your account and hear bits and pieces that remind them of their own circumstance. 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.). Mild AC arthropathy. I am 55 and active, so I don't want to hurt my "golden" years, so I am not sure what to think. Full-thickness rotator cuff tears are diagnosed with the help of a thorough history and physical examination, as well as the use of imaging studies, most commonly, MRI. Call Us: (239) 308-4701 Email Us Give us a Call! Follow up not til next Wednesday. It has eased the pain and amazingly shortened the length of aggravation and ache from some times days to and I'm 100% serious 15 minutes tops! I guarantee you will not be the last person to read this page wondering about a difference in doctor opinion or trying to figure out whether they have a supraspinatus tendon tear or adhesive capsulitis (or surgery versus no surgery). [1] Quite often, the tear occurs in the tendon or as an avulsion from the greater tuberosity. Unfortunately I can't give you specific advice over the internet, without conducting a physical examination etc. The primary indication for an acromioplasty in a patient with a full-thickness or bursal rotator cuff tear is for a type 2 or 3 acromion with a frayed CA ligament attachment. If the ball is popping out of the joint (dislocating), then that is a major concern (but this usually doesn't occur without trauma)! If you have persistent pain or weakness in your shoulder that does not improve with nonsurgical treatment. The radiomics model of no tears or tears achieved a high overall accuracy of 93.6%, sensitivity of 91.6%, and specificity of 95.2% for supraspinatus tendon tears. A full-thickness tear might also be described as extending from the anterior leading edge with 1 cm of supraspinatus remaining intact or as involving the midportion with 1 cm of supraspinatus intact anteriorly and 1 cm of infraspinatus intact posteriorly, and so forth. Good luck with it either way. Advice welcomed. The acromion joins with the collar bone and attaches to the upper arm (humerus also not shown in this image). My story is a little lengthy, but I am desperate to find some insight for anyone that could help. Arthroscopy 1993;9(2): 195-200. There is some really good information in what you have said. If you have injured your shoulder or have chronic shoulder and arm pain, it is best to see an orthopaedic surgeon. For awhile I was able to get my arm somewhat back to normal but wilh slight aching. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Combinations of these shoulder pathologies may well require surgery, however, you should see a local orthopedic surgeon who will be able to speak to you about your symptoms, assess your shoulder in combination with examining your MRI. Having the surgery sooner rather than later may help you to recover as much as possible by the time you fall pregnant. 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. @DrMikeM: Thank you Dr. Mike for answering my question. Usually getting a second opinion is not a bad option if you are not confident that the first opinion is going to lead to the best outcome for you, but I expect that may well be impossible while you are still on deployment? Moderate subacromial/sub deltoid bursitis. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story with everyone! Although I probably wouldn't be forthcoming with the name of the first surgeon or advice given unless the surgeon actually asked about this directly. I'll go check out some of your Lenses. I saw doctor initially who said physiotherapy will help it. 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. My arm was nearly frozen for a period of about 10 minutes, but I slowly started regaining some ROM. Have been directed to work with a physical therapist and so far have not seen mprovement after two weeks but staying hopefull. I have often seen these cases improve substantially after further surgery to repair these rotator cuff tears + post surgery rehabilitation therapies. 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. Methods: Sixty-five consecutive shoulders with a chronic full-thickness supraspinatus tear were repaired arthroscopically in sixty-five patients with use of a tension-band suture technique. What does he mean by my tendon is failing? Above my shoulder or behind my back without pain. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. When a rotator cuff is torn, the tendon part of the muscle tears away from the bone of the upper arm. Three kids will no doubt also be keeping you busy and missing out sleep because of your shoulder pain doesn't sound like much fun. Anyone want to shed a little light for a vet? They will be able to help you return to sport. Do not complete these exercises if they cause an increase in pain; instead, seek specific advice from an appropriately qualified professional such as a physical therapist or physician. If you have any uncertainty around the need for your sling use, please call your surgeon's office today. This sounds like quite a pain (literally). Any thoughts on treatment for this considering previous surgery? P.S. That was July of 2011. All the best with it. Waiting until after the delivery of your baby to re-attach the tendon may increase the chance of a poorer outcome (not to mention the difficulty nursing a newborn with only one functional arm). I just found out this week that I have Bursitis, and a tear in my Supraspinatus. ), but not so good with the finer movements (better performed by the muscles in the forearm and hand). In my reports say that I have less fluid and possible tear. 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. Debridement involves trimming the frayed edges of the tear back to healthy tissue in order to allow it to heal itself. A tendon is similar to a rope and you can compare the suprasinatus tendon to an inch wide . Now I have these results stated above. It is not possible for me to give you any specific advice over the internet etc., but here are some general thoughts. I am sorry I can't provide you specific advice over the internet. There are several video examples to accompany the written explanation. However, not all tears need surgery. When getting a second opinion from another surgeon. @anonymous: Hi Elania, Thanks for stopping by and sharing. Best to have a chat with your doctor. I maybe take a few Advil a week with no loss of function at all. Arthroscopic subacromial decompression in the treatment of full thickness rotator cuff tears: a 3- to 6-year follow-up. )full thickness tear of supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons both have retracted past glenoid process 2.) 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). 6 months ago a different ortho diagnosed the problem as frozen shoulder and gave me a cortizone shot followed by physio therapy for few weeks. I'm sorry I can't provide you with specific advice, rather I only provide some general information. 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. This type of test uses sound waves to produce images of structures within your body, particularly soft tissues such as muscles and tendons. The supraspinatus tendon has a tendency to weaken with age and become prone to tendon tears. working a full time job nd being a mother of three I could never fit it in my schedule but was also told by a family member that PT would not help. Especially since my injury has gotten worse instead of better. The tendon that seems to be most commonly affected is the supraspinatus, although it could also easily be either infraspinatus, long head of biceps, subscapularis or teres minor tendons. I am sorry I can't offer you specific advice over the internet regarding surgery or specific exercises. Advertisement. my MRI result come out that supraspinant tendom has partial tear. In full-thickness tears, surgery is indicated in many patients. feeling pain in hand,,,. From my experience, orthopedic surgeons are not usually eager to perform surgery for something like this unless they think there is a good chance of a favorable outcome. I have noticed these types of shoulder pathology often occur among people who work (or have worked) in jobs that are physically demanding on the shoulders (or have a recreation / sporting background that may have contributed to shoulder girdle degeneration). Interpretation: There is a focally retracted full thickness 1.2 x 1.2 cm tear of the supraspinatus tendon at its anterior attachment site on the humerus. Your surgeon (and the anesthetist) will not want to perform elective orthopedic surgery while you are pregnant to re-attach the tendon. 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. Patients ranged in age from twenty-nine to seventy-nine years. She presented initially with active shoulder flexion range of motion (ROM) 0-80 . Good luck! I have full range of motion and only occasional soreness now and again, but can't sleep on that side. I returned to the orthopedic surgeon at which point he did an x-ray which looked good and sent for a mri Monday. Must also have to bring the arm back with my other arm if I am lying and have the arm overheadwhich now longer will lie flat on the floor if it is overhead.It has been recommende to do ART then PRP and possibly prolotherapy. Rotator Cuff Tears: Surgical Treatment Options. Some minor tears may be treated without surgery. old I was in good physical shape as a letter carrier(28 yrs) but have been mostly sedentary recovering from the first surgery. My MRI impression reads: suggestive of a full thickness, obliquely oriented tear through the supraspinatus insertion. It is one of the most frequently damaged tendons. My best wishes go to all of them. The incident happened on Sept 25 and it is now Nov 10. In the interim, physio, chiro, massage, taping were part of my pain management and ROM for all pain sites relating to MVA. The tendon will usually retract if a full rupture has occurred. And overall her last resort for surgical intervention is a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. You may note weakness of your arm and difficulty with routine activities such as combing your hair or reaching behind your back. Physical therapy exercises for supraspinatus tendon tears usually have one of three purposes: Below is a pendulum exercise demonstration. This article discusses shoulder impingement, rotator cuff rehabilitation exercises, and surgical considerations relating to rotator cuff tears and the supraspinatus tendon in particular. 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. The reverse shoulder surgery is extremely involved so I am getting a second opinion. Small to moderate glenohumeral joint effusion. An orthopedic surgeon will be able to provide you with all the information you need regarding surgery, however, regarding exercises to return to badminton it might be wise to see a physical therapist (also known as physiotherapist) who specialises in sports injuries and rehabilitation. Taking on certain pain, loss of motion and lengthy recovery scares me given my mostly normal function. 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. Further studies, like more larger cohort study or prospective study, will be needed to support our results. @DrMikeM: Well, I'm 3 months post injury and still in a tremendous amount of discomfort and pain. If you are seeing a physio for this condition, they should be able to provide you some good information about the post-surgery protocols that surgeons in your local area will be likely to prescribe. I all of a sudden lost all my strength in my right arm and dropped the box. 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. 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. Thankyou. Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar; 35 Ellman H, Kay SP, Wirth M. Arthroscopic treatment of full-thickness rotator cuff tears: 2- to 7-year follow-up study. All rights reserved. Muscular and tendinous structures including remaining portions of the rotator cuff are also felt to remain otherwise unremarkable in signal and morphology. its been three months with some pt but no noticeable improvement. I'm just about at the point of desperation here. 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? I have been saving up a couple months to cover my deductible expecting to schedule surgery. (See Fig. If you are seeing the orthopedic surgeon it is a good idea to tell them about therapies you have received and about your persistent pain. Good luck with it. I've met with 2 orthopedic surgeons and both have indicated surgery is my best option for recovery. Good luck with it! 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. There is compromise of the subacromial space with impression on the underlying torn supraspinatus. Impression: moderate supraspinatus tendinosis with a small full thickness footplate tear. However, host cases are the result of the tendon wearing down over time, which is known as a degenerative tear. I guess my question is does this always require surgery? If you have any follow up questions just post them here and I'll get back to them as soon as I'm able. Early diagnosis and treatment of a rotator cuff tear may prevent symptoms such as loss of strength and loss of motion from setting in. This may give you relief, even if you have been getting symptoms for a few years. There is some spurring at the glenoid articular surface. So quite often the best treatment approach is not always immediately clear. thank you for your considiration and helle from Turkey:-). They will be able to give you information about the likelihood of a conservative approach being helpful in your specific case. Modify Sport Techniques . In 9 of the 24 the tear was smaller. Full-thickness rotator cuff tears are diagnosed with the help of a thorough history and physical examination, as well as the use of imaging studies, most commonly, MRI. I just received my MRI report which states : supraspinatus tendon is thickened and immediate in signal, with a small 3mm (transverse) x 3mm (AP) full thickness footplate tear. The recovery time after surgery is substantial (and may vary depending on the surgeon, and specific structures repaired). Supraspinatus tendon tears are the most common tendon tear in the shoulder region. make sure you do it some place where anesthesiawill do an interscalene block for post op pain relief. The pain is mostly in neck and shoulder blade and collar. Some general information you may find useful is that generally not a lot of people seem to have a full recovery following a SLAP lesion without surgery. To recap I have had debridement and subacromial decompression, am 34 years old and now have arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis and impingement. Even pain from a full-thickness tear can be relieved without surgery through exercises that make other muscles strong enough to pick up the slack. That way you can make an informed decision in consultation with advice from your doctor. It seems to be a long recovery period with a great deal of physical therapy following. They decided to do a re examination of my MRI to see if there was something they were missing. I was instructed to ice pack my shoulder and take it easy. 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. 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. It will be your Godsend. The pain is manageable if you stay on top of it with pain medication. 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). Players involved in sports requiring fast throwing actions (baseball) or overhead hitting (volleyball, tennis) may also sustain a traumatic injury to their rotator cuff and the supraspinatus tendon in particular. Sorry we are unable to give specific advice over the internet, but I hope this general information is helpful! The CT impression read like this: High-grade partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon at its insertion (rim rent tear). I could write another article regarding shoulder surgery for rotator cuff tears (perhaps another day!). On the other hand, you will also need to ask about the likelihood of decent recovery without surgery. 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. Three techniques are used for rotator cuff repair: Your orthopaedic surgeon can recommend which technique is best for you. Hi, I have had a partial supraspintus tear for 3 years now, and am wondering if it's too late to anything about it? 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. Did a previous year of PT to strengthen rotator cuff muscles with increase to full range of motion. Good luck! 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). Surgery to repair tendons generally involves a long recovery period. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this treatment method. The surgeon(s) who ordered the imaging are usually the best person to speak with regarding the pros and cons in any particular case. Supraspinatus is the most commonly injured rotator cuff tendon. @anonymous: Thanks for sharing you story Marcia. . You mention your shoulder makes a popping noise, generally speaking the sound a joint makes is not a good indicator of anything (particularly if the popping noise itself is not accompanied by pain). Based on the information you have provided above, I would say there are several structures that could potentially be causing this ongoing problem, of which a supraspinatus tendon tear is one (but is difficult to speculate without a physical examination / seeing the MRI etc. It extends slightly into the proximal subscapularis bursa. I see this is true of SSGtomn who has left a comment already. There may also be insurance implications etc. If the pain has been present for only a couple of months (or less) and there were minimal risk of worsening the condition with delay, then often a trial of conservative management (e.g. Humeral head is riding high abutting the underside of the acromin process. I agree that shoulder pain for years, that has not resolved is definitely a good indicator that seeing a doctor is a good idea! They loaded the muscles under three separate conditions: 1) rotator cuff . Have been taking 800 mg Motrin tid. Articular side: tears on the bottom of the tendon. Particularly about what many people are likely to experience during the often long road to recovery. 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. Tendinosis means that the tendon has some damage at the cellular level (generally where there has been repeated amounts of small damage (sometimes called microtrauma) that your body has tried to repair), but there is not swelling (inflammation) currently present. Cold therapy cold therapy cold therapy!! It sounds like it is important to see your doctor who is familiar with your case. When I went in, he told me that after looking at my MRI, he did not think that anything was necessary, and instead wanted me to go back into physical therapy and continue to get steroid injection treatments. 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