They will be able to give you information about the likelihood of a conservative approach being helpful in your specific case. As I said been dealing with this for about nine months and in that time have run the gamut of treatment. My husband just had and MRI and it showed a Nonretracted small insertion full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon. 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. Front view (left) and overhead view (right) of the tendons that form the rotator cuff. pain that gets worse when you lift your arm. The tear may be a partial or full thickness tear. I have not returned back. The supraspinatus tendon has a tendency to weaken with age and become prone to tendon tears. Equally as important is a discussion about the likelihood of certain outcomes without further surgery. 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. In 2 of the 24 patients, the rotator cuff tear completely healed on its own. It plays a critical role in movements involving the shoulder joint, particularly arm elevation. indications. One of the most painful experiences ever. Good luck! Full thickness tear of the anterior insertional fibers of the supraspinatus tendon with a 1cm retraction and no evidence of supraspinatus muscular atrophy. People who have partial thickness supraspinatus tendon tears following a fall or mechanical trauma often report similar symptoms to people with whiplash associated disorders (aka whiplash). 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. 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. It is possible this tear may communicate with the bursal surface anteriorly. Similarly, some benefit from conservative approaches (physical therapy / injections etc. I wear an arm sling a lot to relieve weight from my shoulder, which helps to some degree. 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. It also allows a quick comparison between the affected shoulder and the healthy shoulder. months or years after the original injury is definitely a good indicator that a further orthopedic review / opinion is warranted. 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. Good luck with it! @pawpaw911: Hi Pawpaw911, thanks for dropping by. Did a previous year of PT to strengthen rotator cuff muscles with increase to full range of motion. Again, because your case is not straightforward, seeking advice from your surgeon(s) in this regard is certainly wise. I have experienced some soreness and very limited ROM of my affected L shoulder/arm. But not result in a normal shoulder. 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.). !!! Small to moderate glenohumeral joint effusion. Don't be afraid to ask your surgeon about all your treatment options. This can occur due to trauma or repeated micro-trauma and present as a partial or full-thickness tear. Osteophytes and inferior capsular swelling indents the superior margin of the mytendinous junction of supraspinatus. I do not want a metal shoulder. Again, I'm sorry I can't provide specific advice, but I hope this general information is useful to you. But shoulder exercises from now until I die. Am I destined for surgery in order to regain even 50% of what I've loss or should I try another round of prolotherapy? They decided to do a re examination of my MRI to see if there was something they were missing. For awhile I was able to get my arm somewhat back to normal but wilh slight aching. I am sure lots of people would like to hear how it turns out for you. 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). @anonymous: Hi Donna, I am sorry to hear about this trouble you are having with your shoulder. The right suprasinatus tendon contains a partial width full thickness tear measuring 4 by 2mm, in the anterior fibers approximately 8mm lateral to the biceps tendon. @anonymous: Hi Hans, Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story. 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. (2) In the presence of a full-thickness tear, there is less ability to generate joint torque, hence a positive lag sign. Surgical repair can often be . 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. If you give PT a go, make sure you follow their instructions and specific techniques for the exercises they give you (most likely to strengthen your rotator cuff). I hope some of the general information I provided in my response to Tim's (or others) comment is useful. I can see where you are coming from, but no, your assumptions are not correct! Our hypothesis was that arthroscopic repair of full-thickness supraspinatus tears achieves a rate of complete tendon healing equivalent to those reported in the literature with open or mini-open techniques. On the other hand, there is nothing speedy about recovery after surgery but at least there usually is recovery (albeit slow). Especially since my injury has gotten worse instead of better. 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. Rotator cuff exercises are often prescribed for people with a partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon. I'm sorry I can't give you specific advice on your case over the internet. I am glad that you noticed some relief after the surgery on your right shoulder and that the exercises for your left shoulder have already helped you get better quality sleep. She did an MRI and said it was tendonosis, and suggested PT. 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. How do you treat a supraspinatus tear? He did say that it can be done in the next few months and no urgent intervention required. labra are not evaluated 4. Let us know how you go! 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 suspect you have a bit of work to do over the next 6 months or so to help your shoulder recover. I'm not sure whether the doctor you mentioned is a family physician / general practitioner or an orthopedic consultant / surgeon. I hope I will not follow suit! Instantly a wave of incredible pain came over my entire arm, generating from the back of my shoulder all the way down to my hand. Surgery may also involve orthopedic alteration of biomechanical factors around the shoulder joint in order to prevent further ongoing damage to the supraspinatus tendon. Glenohumeral joint effusion and finding may signify capsulosynovitis or perhaps capsular strain. Keep in touch to let us know how you go. For most people, it is usually preferable to lean on a bench or table rather than the seat of a chair. The supraspinatus is one of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff group of muscles. The rotator cuff muscles are critical to the stability and optimal biomechanical movement at the shoulder joint. A full-thickness tear is when the wear in the tendon goes all the way through the tendon. All rights reserved. These types of injuries seem quite common for people who work in construction and are often associated with doing work above shoulder height. I had a fall at my workplace and was suffering neck and shoulder pain. Good luck with your decision! There also is mild tendinosis of the infraspinatus at the footprint. Thank you. 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 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. I'm sure it is no surprise to you, but when someone is experiencing worsening pain with conventional conservative management like physical therapy this is also not a good sign for a speedy recovery without surgery. 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. My pain is mostly in the bicep area and I do not have trouble lifting the arm but bringing it back down and also bringing the lower arm down when the upper arm is at 90 degrees. 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). Also can I try a more Conservative approach and see a phy therapist that specializes in shoulders before any surgery. Pain can also be brought on by laying on the side. Humeral head is riding high abutting the underside of the acromin process. I don't lay on the side of the hurt arm as I don't think it will be good for it. If you have persistent pain or weakness in your shoulder that does not improve with nonsurgical treatment. So in other words, tendinosis is the condition and one of the rotator cuff tendons is probably the structure that was affected. MRI). And overall her last resort for surgical intervention is a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. @anonymous: Hi Donald, I'm sorry to hear about your shoulder trouble and insurance situation. patients should expect to return to full work duty by 6-10 months after surgery. Gloria Freeman from Alabama USA on January 21, 2013: Hi lot of good info and tips here. 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. Thanks for posting your question. Sorry we are unable to give specific advice over the internet, but I hope this general information is helpful! They will be able to help you return to sport. It is also worth noting that whiplash associated disorders are complex. It is also worth knowing there are just some jobs that seem to take a heavy toll on shoulders / supraspinatus tendons (unfortunately I think painter / sheet rock installer / any occupation where you need to hold things up above shoulder or head height are right at the top of that list). If the tendon has been completely ruptured (no longer attached), then surgery will definitely be required with some level of urgency for the tendon to be successfully reattached. 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? my MRI result come out that supraspinant tendom has partial tear. Retraction of the supraspinatus tendon medial to the glenoid. . I am 72, I just got the mri with same partial tear. If you get a chance drop by again and let us know how you went. A few months ago it seemed to hurt more and I had problems lifting my arm out or above my head. About OrthoInfoEditorial Board Our ContributorsOur Subspecialty Partners Contact Us, Privacy PolicyTerms & Conditions Linking Policy AAOS Newsroom Find an FAAOS Surgeon. It's a supraspinatus tendon tear with 50% thickness and no labral tear. Fluid signal anterior to the proximal humerus as well as within the sucoracoid bursa. The primary purpose of these muscles is to prevent the head of the humerus, or upper arm bone, from driving into the shoulder joint as you lift your arm away from your body or overhead. Sometimes in cases like this your surgeon may want to try an injection. I'm sorry I can't provide you with specific advice, rather I only provide some general information. A full-thickness rotator cuff tear is characterized by a focal transmural tendon discontinuity, . While hauling a box of machine gun ammunition up a ladder (I was holding onto the ladder with one arm and the box of ammo in the other) my right shoulder randomly decided to give up on me. This will help minimize strain on the back. there is minimal AC arthrosis. Here are a few notes/tips before you begin: Below is a demonstration of this exercise. I also have an intermediate grade partial thickness tear of superior tendon bundle of Subscapularis without retraction or muscular atrophy. I am sorry, I can't give you specific advice over the internet about whether you will need surgery or not. 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. I had periodic pain and tingling running all the way down my forearm. They do have potential to improve the biomechanics of the shoulder joint during arm movement which may help mitigate the cause of the tear (like shoulder impingement). Good luck! I was told that they were now wanting to do surgery to actually go in and see what they might be able to do to repair some of the damage they thought they saw. The specific post-surgery rehabilitation is often differs between surgeons in different regions (depending on the specific techniques they use). For anyone contemplating surgery, buy a recliner to sleep in after surgery. Click here to learn about partial thickness tears. Jackie. At the . The rotator cuff exercises should not cause pain while the exercise is being performed. An exercise or physical therapy program is necessary to regain strength and improve function in the shoulder. Any suggestions and generally how long is the recovery period? The results are: full thickness cuff tear 2.3 cm AP involving supra spinets and a portion of infra spinets at distal critical zone and enthesis. Also an ex ray of my shoulder "Demonstrate my humeral head close to abutting my acromion. (See Fig. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this treatment method. Mild AC arthropathy. The pain is manageable if you stay on top of it with pain medication. 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. A full-thickness tear will decrease the capacity of a muscle to do work. It is also worth noting that some conditions, particularly when joints are unstable or there is ongoing aggrevation, have better outcomes by being seen and receiving intervention sooner rather than later. There is supraspinatus muscular atrophy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Good luck with it. 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