Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tears
Shoulder anatomy
Description
- The shoulder joint is a multi-axial joint with muscles crossing it to allow shoulder range of motion (ROM)
- The rotator cuff muscles are important in allowing shoulder ROM
- The rotator cuff muscles consist of Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus and Teres Minor
- Other important shoulder muscles that allow shoulder ROM include long head of Biceps and the Deltoid muscle
Rotator cuff tear symptoms:
- Shoulder pain
- Pain aggravated by overhead activities and night pain especially when sleeping on the affected shoulder
Management
- Management include non operative measures or operative surgery repair where indicated
- Rehabilitation include rotator cuff and pericapsular stabilizer strengthening exercises
Pendulum shoulder range of motion
Pendulum shoulder strength exercise
Shoulder strengthening with resistance band
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Shoulder arthroscopy for torn rotator cuff tendon
Description
Shoulder arthroscopy: arthroscopic shoulder joint surgery where rotator cuff tendons are repaired/debrided ± an acromioplasty ± removal of loose fragments ± debridement.
Arthroscopy of shoulder
