I'm sorry I can't give you specific advice over the internet, but hopefully you will find the following general information interesting. Impression: moderate supraspinatus tendinosis with a small full thickness footplate tear. If it has been a while since the MRI, this may involve getting another one (as tendinosis can weaken the tendon, which may in turn lead to larger tears or even a complete rupture), it may also involve a trial of PT or a referral directly to an orthopedic surgeon. A recent study from Kim et al 19 used en masse suture bridge techniques for full-thickness supraspinatus tears. 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. Good luck! I have been seeing an orthopedic doctor for the past 18 months. Sounds like no guarantee of 100% return to normal, and I'm about 95% now, not to mention a lengthy recovery. I had surgery in Mar 2012 for decompression,near full thickness bursa tear and a near full thickness supraspinatus tear with degeneration and general multi-directional laxity of the shoulder capsule.I know the work I have preformed and physical activities over the past 20yrs haven't helped but it was an acute injury that ended it.Since surgery I have been to a physiotherapist but after a few sessions I was experiencing a spot of pain (hot spot) which the physio dismissed as surgery related pain.To make a long story short, gym didn't go well to which I was told by my physio that I was overdoing it (I followed the program to the letter) anyway a second opinion found I have got a high grade partial tear and possible partial full thickness tear and bursa thickening and bunching on adduction. 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. Good Luck to all the other guys, especially the deployed guy, my son has just returned. (Right) A full-thickness tear in the supraspinatus tendon. I returned to the orthopedic surgeon at which point he did an x-ray which looked good and sent for a mri Monday. Since then, my pain has gotten to the point where its starting to take effect of my day to day life. 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). In addition to arm elevation, the supraspinatus muscle is critical in pulling the head of the humerus (the ball part of the ball and socket joint) into the glenoid (socket). However, it sounds as though you must be under the care of a medical team in order to have received MRI results, which is a good thing. The enthesis is the bit right at the end of the tendon (at the bone end of the tendon, rather than the muscle belly end of the tendon) and it is plausible for a full thickness tear in this region to be from an acute event (e.g. I am sorry I can't give you any specific advice over the internet, but here are some thoughts that may be useful to you. Supraspinatus tendon tear symptoms commonly go on for months (or even years) until the underlying problem is resolved (usually through improving the functioning of the rotator cuff, surgery, or both). 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. MRI states high grade articular surface partial thickness tear of the posterior spinatus tendon without retraction or atrophy. However, trauma (such as sporting injuries or motor vehicle accidents) can cause tears amongst people of any age. 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. Other symptoms of a subscapularis tear are unique to this injury. Generally speaking, do small tears need surgical repair? As another rule of thumb, if you are getting mixed opinions from non-specialist doctors, it is often a good idea to refer you to a specialist (who will have most likely have seen your condition ever other day and have plenty of experience treating it). These include . The goal of acromioplasty is to increase the size of the subacromial space. This kind of tear does not heal on its own. When Is Surgery Necessary . I know that since it has been years since seeing a dr about it that I should make an appointment, but what is your opinion of my situation? Hopefully your physio can set you up with an exercise program to strengthen your rotator cuff and improve the biomechanics at your shoulder joint. I. report .This happen 9 weeks ago , my shoulder is still sores I am going for phisio, messages and still no progess,does that mean I will need surgery,or will it heel by it self. So while surgery always carries some risks (which your surgeon will be able to explain), for some people this is the only option to experience a good outcome. 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. 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. A full-thickness tear will decrease the capacity of a muscle to do work. Did MRI of neck 1st which showed degenerative disc disease in c5-6 and c7-t1. Early diagnosis and treatment of a rotator cuff tear may prevent symptoms such as loss of strength and loss of motion from setting in. Im a bodybuilder for years but I'm getting old. Decided to see ortho who ordered an MRi last week. Although the presence of a small tear visible on an MRI does not always mean that is the problem causing your shoulder pain. The reverse shoulder surgery is extremely involved so I am getting a second opinion. 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. 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. Could this require surgery. I am 67 years old and am an artist and my left arm which is the one in question is my dominate arm. and seemed to be doing ok with Cortisone shots. . After surgery, the repair must be protected from certain activities that may put healing at risk. If your primary physician has already made the diagnosis, an orthopaedic surgeon can review both surgical and nonsurgical options and start treatment. Surgery to repair tendons generally involves a long recovery period. Again, because your case is not straightforward, seeking advice from your surgeon(s) in this regard is certainly wise. If in doubt, don't be afraid to ask Ortho doc #2 about any questions or concerns you might have. I am aware than many clinicians who administer prolotherapy advocate for its benefits though. The tendon will usually retract if a full rupture has occurred. I am 72, I just got the mri with same partial tear. However, some people will never experience the same level of recovery without the surgery. 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). 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. So it would seem strange that your surgeon would expect adhesive capsulitis to resolve with 6 weeks of physical therapy, unless you had already had the condition for many months and he had started to detect improvement? So I think it would be wise to discuss the timing of surgery with your surgeon in the context of wanting to fall pregnant. In general terms of the types of MRI findings you have described, a combination of these types of pathology could require surgery; particularly if symptoms persisted after trying non-surgical interventions. 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. Good luck! 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. I maybe take a few Advil a week with no loss of function at all. The supraspinatus is part of the rotator cuff of the shoulder. However, worse yet would be delaying in such a way that you miss out on falling pregnant or delivering a healthy baby. Advertisement. Thoughts on surgery? From the information you have provided it is difficult to say whether surgery will be needed. Full thickness tears: usually categorized by size in centimeters. This is possibly caused by microdamage to the tendon that is painful and can weaken it over time. The infraspinatus contains a subtle hypochoic region measuring 0.5cm within the tendon substance consistent concerning for an intrasubstance tear. After an initial diagnosis from an Orthopedic specialist, the initial course of action was a steroid injection treatment into the "affected area" and a course of physical therapy. It is important the the surgical repair of the tendon is protected initially to ensure that a re-injury does not occur. @DrMikeM: wheather arthoscopy surgry ll help for my injury sir ?what type of surgery needed for dis type of injuries sir.ortho doc told Do exercise for 2 weeks aftr tat if it not improved ll do arthoscopic surgery sir Due to a fall and resulting shoulder pain my doctor prescribed to have an MRI, the findings were; moderate tendinitis in the supraspinatus. Even if surgery is required, the physical therapy program can help strengthen the rotator cuff muscles before the surgery. Additionally, you do not want to be dependent on strong medications to reduce pain while you are pregnant. 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. 5. and video above) full thickness tears occur when portions of the rotator cuff tendon but can get back fairly good motion about the shoulder . Make sure you ask the orthopedic surgeon about what to expect after the surgery and the likely recovery time. It is also worth noting that whiplash associated disorders are complex. The reverse shoulder surgery is extremely involved so I am getting a second opinion. 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. 19 The thickness of the tendon at its insertion was . They decided to do a re examination of my MRI to see if there was something they were missing. The anterior band of the supraspinatus (most common tear location) is an agonist to external rotation. For many years shoulder dislocations were commonly managed by making sure the ball was back in the socket, giving a bit of ice, perhaps some anti-inflammatory medications and putting the arm in an internal rotation sling (a sling that holds the arm near the body with the elbow bent at about 90 degrees). Most of the time, it is accompanied by another rotator cuff muscle tear. Pain is moderate. Any suggestions? I think these are promising approaches for the types of pathology you described. Surgical repair can often be . It is difficult for me to comment further based on this information. Time progressed, pain continued and my ROM slowly worsened. Thanks! 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.). 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. Purpose: The objective of this study is to report on the complete arthroscopic repair of full-thickness tears of the supraspinatus.Type of Study: Prospective cohort study. There are generally (at least) two main foci when considering whether to have surgery soon or to delay as long as possible. Can a full thickness tear of the supraspinatus heal without surgery? People tend to expect recovery after surgery will take a few weeks. Mike!! 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! Full-thickness tears of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons at their attachment site with retraction of torn fibers up to the lateral aspects of the acromial process. Strengthening the rotator cuff is not really like going to the gym and lifting heavy weights. Should you immobilize or not move a shoulder with a suspected partial rotator cuff tear? Arthroscopic repair of full-thickness tears of the supraspinatus: does the tendon really heal? I hope I have not waited to long for having this checked, and the only option will be surgery. Can you help me out at all? Full thickness tears may involve only part of one tendon (usually the supraspinatus). This tear leaves only a very thin layer of intact cuff at the site, no impingement, labrum is intact. Also now taking Tylenol 500 with5 hydrocodone. I also have an intermediate grade partial thickness tear of superior tendon bundle of Subscapularis without retraction or muscular atrophy. . They will be able to help you return to sport. I'm sorry I can't provide you with specific advice, rather I only provide some general information. 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? This was caused by contact with another person and (I'm self diagnosing) some prior existing minor tendon tears. When a radiologist looks at an MRI scan, he or she must make a judgment about the type of the rotator cuff changes. Productive acromioclavicular joint changes are associated with an anterolaterally down sloping type II acromial configuration. The major tear causes separation of muscle or tendon into two torn segment of muscles or tendons. 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. 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. I don't lay on the side of the hurt arm as I don't think it will be good for it. This likely represents extension of an existing tear. It seems to be a long recovery period with a great deal of physical therapy following. . So a second opinion may not always yield the same advice (even though both surgeons may be giving appropriate advice based on their own circumstances and information). It allows a provider to assess the structures of your shoulder during movement. When I visit my DR. what are the thing I need to be aware for the diagnostic? Have been taking 800 mg Motrin tid. It may be as small as a pinpoint, or the tear may involve the entire tendon. Most people regain shoulder function and strength within four to six months after surgery, but full recovery may take up to 12-18 months. old I was in good physical shape as a letter carrier(28 yrs) but have been mostly sedentary recovering from the first surgery. The soft tissues in their neck that were affected by the initial trauma may actually have healed, but they may still be feeling discomfort. Jackie. Thanks for posting your question. I am sorry I can't offer you specific advice over the internet regarding surgery or specific exercises. No, it may not be too late to get relief. Instead specific movements are required, these shouldn't cause pain while performing the exercise. Hopefully your doctor can give you specific advice in this regard. muscle atrophy of supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and subscapularis muscles, 3.) (See Fig. They loaded the muscles under three separate conditions: 1) rotator cuff . There is a moderate amount of fluid distending the subdeltoid bursa maximal over the anterior aspect of supraspinatus and the rotator interval. 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. Front view (left) and overhead view (right) of the tendons that form the rotator cuff. Complete rehabilitation after surgery may take several months or even up to a year. A full thickness cuff tear (RTC) can be classified by size (small, medium, large and massive i.e. Your orthopedic specialist will be able to give you advice about the best option for your circumstances. Irreparable. Good luck! The classic full thickness rotator cuff tendon tear involves the supraspinatus and then progresses to involve the long head of biceps, followed by the infraspinatus and subscapularis. I now am having surgery but is it safe to have with whiplash symptoms. I received today my results of a CT Scan from my right shoulder, which I had an accident like 5 months ago. Let us know how you go! 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. 8% (102/1251) It sounds like the damage is fairly minor in my shoulder yet I have a great deal of discomfort and limited ROM 2 1/2 months after my fall. @anonymous: Thanks for keeping us up to date. 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). Needless to say, I started to feel like I was getting jerked around and not getting any realistic attention. The specific post-surgery rehabilitation is often differs between surgeons in different regions (depending on the specific techniques they use). I have been saving up a couple months to cover my deductible expecting to schedule surgery. 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. They may be perfectly justified in their opinion, but if their opinion is based on one or two other specific cases that they know of (or perhaps their own bad experience), it would be a shame to miss out on receiving some potential benefit because a well meaning friend or family is not as well informed on the topic as they may think. @anonymous: Hi Mike, Good luck with your appointment next week, hopefully you will be able to find some relief one way or another after you consult your surgeon. I have been diagnosed with a tear of the supraspinatus tendon by exam and u/s. At the final follow-up, the VAS, Constant, ASES, and UCLA scores were 1.1 0.9, 84.3 16.4, 88.3 17.4, and 31.1 6.0, respectively. 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. ; 3; Where can I found documentation in the web for the rehabilitation? Typically, you will feel pain in the front of your shoulder that radiates down the side of your arm. Couldn't even lay down. A moderate size full thickness tear . My arm was nearly frozen for a period of about 10 minutes, but I slowly started regaining some ROM. 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). One of the most painful experiences ever. I am sorry I can't offer you specific advice over the internet about whether you should or should not have surgery. Does a full thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon need surgery? (2) In the presence of a full-thickness tear, there is less ability to generate joint torque, hence a positive lag sign. 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. Also, don't be afraid to ask doctors / surgeons lots of questions. These include: pain that gets worse at night. A supraspinatus tear is a tear or rupture of the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle, which is located at the back of the shoulder. That being said, I am scheduled for surgery on 6 Nov. Approximately 1% of the adult population will have shoulder pain at some point in their lives. You may feel pain when you try to sleep on the affected side. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story. Overall, it will often take 6 months or more before the shoulder is completely back to normal. 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. The rotator cuff helps to lift and rotate the arm and to stabilize the ball of the shoulder within the joint. Copyright 1995-2021 by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. If in doubt call your surgeons office. How is a supraspinatus tendon tear similar to a rope? Conclusion: Nonoperative treatment is an effective and lasting option for many patients with a chronic, full-thickness rotator cuff tear. You may note weakness of your arm and difficulty with routine activities such as combing your hair or reaching behind your back. Also can I try a more Conservative approach and see a phy therapist that specializes in shoulders before any surgery. Whiplash is more difficult to detect with common imaging approaches, like an MRI, than supraspinatus tendon tears. What ever recommendation you received, you are looking up more information on line. Most people with ongoing pain will usually try the conservative interventions before considering surgery. The blue arrows represent a full-thickness tear in the supraspinatus tendon, which is the most common site for rotator cuff tears. On the other hand, you will also need to ask about the likelihood of decent recovery without surgery. I here is incidental note made that the teres minor muscle is prominently atrophic. Good luck with your decision! Patients ranged in age from twenty-nine to seventy-nine years. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. 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