If they were consistent with each other it would seem remarkably unlikely that both reports were wrong. I plan on asking the surgeon these questions, but wanted your expert opinion. Bursal side: tears on the top of the tendon. Conclusion: Nonoperative treatment is an effective and lasting option for many patients with a chronic, full-thickness rotator cuff tear. sorry for the double posting, first time user. One of the most painful experiences ever. I am sorry I am unable to provide any specific advice over the internet without conducting a physical examination etc. In 9 of the 24 the tear was smaller. From the information you have provided it is difficult to say whether surgery will be needed. No, it may not be too late to get relief. You have asked for information about potential options. . My MRI impression reads: suggestive of a full thickness, obliquely oriented tear through the supraspinatus insertion. There is compromise of the subacromial space with impression on the underlying torn supraspinatus. @will-nelson-790693: Hi Will, Thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience. In my reports say that I have less fluid and possible tear. Hi, I have had a partial supraspintus tear for 3 years now, and am wondering if it's too late to anything about it? Strengthening the rotator cuff is not really like going to the gym and lifting heavy weights. I did this as instructed, but, to little improvement. If you are in doubt, don't be afraid to get a second opinion. My arm is very weak. The average duration of follow-up was twenty-nine months. Follow up not til next Wednesday. Had mild discomfort in shoulder for a few weeks in August. I left out a bunch of other things that are normal. It may be as small as a pinpoint, or the tear may involve the entire tendon. I've started having a smoothie everyday of red vege's (beetroot) and fruit (all the berries) with a slice of ginger and the big one for inflammation turmeric! 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. @anonymous: Dude, I just did nearly the exact same thing. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. I'm sorry I can't give you specific advice about your situation, if you are unsure of which advice from your two doctors is correct a third opinion may help you make sense of it. Especially since my injury has gotten worse instead of better. Degeneration of the infraspinatus tendon with bursa side fraying. A rotator cuff tear (RCT) is a common disorder associated with pain and dysfunction in the shoulder, the prevalence of which increases with age [].Full-thickness RCTs are present in approximately 25 % of individuals in their 60 s and 50 % of individuals in their 80 s; however, the reported incidence is lower for patients < 55 years of age (4-8 %) [1, 2]. Good luck! Mild surface irregularity of the supraspinatus in keeping with scuffing-mild partial thickness bursal surface tearing. In the interim, physio, chiro, massage, taping were part of my pain management and ROM for all pain sites relating to MVA. It is not very common that two orthopedic specialists would have very different opinions on what is wrong with your shoulder (although does happen from time to time). Interstitial hyperintensity is seen within biceps tendon in the . Thanks for stopping by and sharing. That being said, I am scheduled for surgery on 6 Nov. Advertisement. The blue arrows indicate a full-thickness tear in the supraspinatus tendon, the most common location for rotator cuff tears. 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. I am sorry I can't give you specific advice but here is some general information that may be useful to you. AAOS does not endorse any treatments, procedures, products, or physicians referenced herein. damage to the tendon without swelling). Good luck! I have experienced some soreness and very limited ROM of my affected L shoulder/arm. This kind of tear does not heal on its own. @anonymous: Hi Les, I am glad you found this information helpful. 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. Yes, surgery can be painful initially, but your surgeon should be able to tell you the likelihood of a successful outcome of surgery based on your specific circumstances. You should not feel pain in the shoulder during the movement. my MRI result come out that supraspinant tendom has partial tear. I am sorry I can't provide you specific advice over the internet. massive cuff tears. Anyone seeking specific orthopaedic advice or assistance should consult his or her orthopaedic surgeon, or locate one in your area through the AAOS Find an Orthopaedist program on this website. 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. If you do opt for surgery. i was recently diagnosed via MRI that i have a supraspinatus tendon tear. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . @anonymous: Hi Donna, I am sorry to hear about this trouble you are having with your shoulder. I went to one orthopedic doctor and he immediately said surgery is my only option. @anonymous: Thanks for sharing you story Marcia. Although the presence of a small tear visible on an MRI does not always mean that is the problem causing your shoulder pain. The anterior band of the supraspinatus (most common tear location) is an agonist to external rotation. I still have periodic pain that will radiate from the back of my shoulder, down my tricep, and over my bicep. If your tendon were to completely rupture while you were pregnant, this may be very problematic. Moderate subacromial/sub deltoid bursitis. Modify Sport Techniques . Recovery after surgical supraspinatus tendon repairs will often require the arm to be in a sling for approximately 6 weeks or so, then another ~6-8 weeks gradually starting to building up strength again. It is plausible to sustain one or the other (or both) from a fall. Time progressed, pain continued and my ROM slowly worsened. is likely to be required if you want less shoulder pain. 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). The types of findings you have described are consistent with some quite substantial pathology in your shoulder. Many people have seen sporting heroes dislocate a shoulder during a heavy contact, have a medic "pop" it back in, then continue on 15 minutes later. So I think it would be wise to discuss the timing of surgery with your surgeon in the context of wanting to fall pregnant. Mary Kay. I suspect you have a bit of work to do over the next 6 months or so to help your shoulder recover. I had a fall at my workplace and was suffering neck and shoulder pain. However, there are a variety of factors that will need to be considered. It must have been quite a knock, there is some quite serious damage there. Time passed. Surgical repairs can be compromised when post-operative instructions are not followed, so if you have surgery make sure you know exactly what you should and should not do! bone spurs and/or rotator cuff tears. 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. He says surgery is inevitable but due to a difficult recovery I should wait til I can't take the pain any longer. It can be difficult to find good information on the web for specific rehabilitation following surgery. Re-attaching the tendon to the bone as you have described is a substantial surgery, the first months of recovery after this type of surgery are very important to ensure that the tendon does not detach / rupture and optimal recovery can occur. Don't be afraid to ask your surgeon about all your treatment options. In some cases, surgery to repair the tendon is also required. I have had shoulder pain for years and years. The reverse shoulder surgery is extremely involved so I am getting a second opinion. I here is incidental note made that the teres minor muscle is prominently atrophic. I'm still processing in my head what I heard in a VM left 10hrs ago, because I finally found out the findings from my shoulder MRI/Arthogram completed about 6 weeks ago. Even though most tears cannot heal on their own, you can often achieve good function without surgery. There is synovial fluid at the glenohumeral articulation. The supraspinatus tendon was assessed at its insertion by moving the transducer anteriorly, where the bony landmarks were the greater tuberosity laterally and the junction of the tendon footprint and articular cartilage of the humerus medially, 2 mm posterior to the long head of biceps. Twenty-one of the 70 partial-thickness tears were not rim-rent tears: there were nine (12.9%) tears in the critical zone, 10 (14.3%) interstitial tears, and two (2.9%) bursal-sided tears. Whiplash is more difficult to detect with common imaging approaches, like an MRI, than supraspinatus tendon tears. 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 experiencing the exact same pain you described, and the Army doc told me I was too young to tear a rotator cuff. and retracted 2 cm. I am not aware of any studies that have shown rotator cuff exercises impair healing in supraspinatus tendons that have a partial thickness tear. What does he mean by my tendon is failing? I have been seeing an orthopedic doctor for the past 18 months. As you have correctly identified, there is quite a long recovery period following surgical repairs of rotator cuff injuries, but on the other hand, there is a pretty good success rate among people who follow the post-operative instructions. Unless the shoulder is actually dislocated at the time of the x-ray, or there is a noticeable bone abnormality (chipped or broken bone, bone spur that is visible on x-ray etc. 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? I have a referral to a specialist and hopefully I will have some answers soon. If the injection does give you pain relief, it may allow you a couple of months without pain to do exercises that can strengthen your rotator cuff and improve the biomechanics at your shoulder in an effort to reduce irritation of the bursa and Supraspinatus tendon. I decided to go to the local army medical hospital. . However, to date, I am not aware of any rigorous large-scale clinical trials that have demonstrated effectiveness (or otherwise) in humans. 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. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this treatment method. Good Luck to all the other guys, especially the deployed guy, my son has just returned. [1] Quite often, the tear occurs in the tendon or as an avulsion from the greater tuberosity. So don't give up on your ambition to participate in exercise. Good luck with it! If you get a chance, drop by and let us know how you go with your recovery! If your primary physician has already made the diagnosis, an orthopaedic surgeon can review both surgical and nonsurgical options and start treatment. 3. Shoulder arthroscopy and rotator cuff repair (supraspinatus repair) is the best treatment option with a 90 to 95 % success rate. Symptomatic full thickness rotator cuff tears can be managed surgically. Either way, this kind of ongoing shoulder pain is not good. The researchers used a custom-built shoulder testing system to measure the effects of varying loads placed on the muscles of the rotator cuff and parascapular muscles. To recap I have had debridement and subacromial decompression, am 34 years old and now have arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis and impingement. This was caused by contact with another person and (I'm self diagnosing) some prior existing minor tendon tears. Information on this topic is also available as an OrthoInfo Basics PDF Handout. @pawpaw911: Hi Pawpaw911, thanks for dropping by. For most of my life I trained with bodybuilding-style workouts 4 or 5 days per week. 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. In the case of a non-retracted full thickness supraspinatus tear and acromioclavicular degeneration, surgery may well be the best option to maximize the long term outcome. The rotator cuff is a group of tightly connected muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story with everyone! 19 The thickness of the tendon at its insertion was . The glenoid labrum and bicipital tendon appear unremarkable in position and morphology. I have full range of motion and only occasional soreness now and again, but can't sleep on that side. Full thickness tear of the anterior insertional fibers of the supraspinatus tendon with a 1cm retraction and no evidence of supraspinatus muscular atrophy. It allows a provider to assess the structures of your shoulder during movement. I had an arthogram-MRI which showed a 4 mm near full thickness u-shaped tear involving the supraspinatus tendon anteriorly near but not actually at the numeral attachment. There is a delaminating tear of the supraspinatus myotendinous junction, measuring a thickness of about 2mm. It may be helpful to think of the rotator cuff as a group of muscles and each muscle is connected to the bone via a tendon. About OrthoInfoEditorial Board Our ContributorsOur Subspecialty Partners Contact Us, Privacy PolicyTerms & Conditions Linking Policy AAOS Newsroom Find an FAAOS Surgeon. The Physician is online now Related Medical Questions 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. Acromioclavicular joint degenerative changes, which means nothing to me. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! Good luck! sir i am a shuttle badminton player.. i got injury on my shoulder .. doc told to tke MRI scan.. after taking MRI scan these are the final impressions.. 1.partial tear in the supraspinatus tendon at the level of insertion in the greater tubersity for a length of about 15mm with intact insertion, 2 partial tear in the anterior superior labrum. I have a feeling this is going to be a long recovery! The acromion joins with the collar bone and attaches to the upper arm (humerus also not shown in this image). The difficulty with overhead racket sports (like badminton, squash or tennis) is that high level functioning of the rotator cuff muscles are required to stabilise the shoulder joint in what is naturally unstable positions (overhead, and with high speed movement). Good luck! A rotator cuff tear can be caused by an acute injury such as a fall or by normal age-related wear and tear combined with tendon degeneration. but unfortunately, the results were extremely minor. Any thoughts? 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). The tendon will usually retract if a full rupture has occurred. Your physical therapist should be able to help you improve the strength and functioning of your rotator cuff muscles. coracoacromial ligament. I plan on asking the surgeon these questions, but wanted your expert opinion. In terms of general information that may be useful to you, I am not sure I have seen any sound clinical research evidence indicating that prolotherapy is likely to provide long lasting benefits for people with MRI diagnosed supraspinatus tendon tears. 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. The results showed a "partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon, with large swelling and irritation". Come September of 2010 I chose not to re-enlist and returned home. If in doubt call your surgeons office. LOTS of heavy benching, etc. With full thickness tears the entire tendon has separated or torn from the bone. @anonymous: Hi Hans, Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story. When supraspinatus tendon tear symptoms are chronic and severe, an orthopedic specialist will be able to provide good advice on likely recovery and treatment options, including the likelihood of successful recovery with or without surgery. If not then, your surgeon will be able to give the likely benefits, risks and recovery time following surgery. 2. I'm sorry I can't give you specific advice on your case over the internet. Am I destined for surgery in order to regain even 50% of what I've loss or should I try another round of prolotherapy? There also is mild tendinosis of the infraspinatus at the footprint. These types of injuries seem quite common for people who work in construction and are often associated with doing work above shoulder height. My best wishes go to all of them. She said she had never heard anything like that before and it was not my rotater cuff like everyone else believed. Most people who I have seen with whiplash (albeit usually from motor vehicle accidents more than falls) tend to notice a great deal of improvement over the first few weeks, but some have symptoms that persist. You may feel pain when you try to sleep on the affected side. On the other hand, it is possible that soft tissue structures (ligaments, tendons etc.) Because of the risk of infection and and nerve damage. This is partly because rehabilitation following surgery will depend on the surgical technique used. I would make sure your surgeon knows you are planning on falling pregnant within the next 12 months. Surgery to repair tendons generally involves a long recovery period. @anonymous: Hi Vicki, I'm glad the information was useful to you. Yes, also a good idea about discussing with your surgeon the potential risks or benefits from delaying surgery in your case. However, some people will never experience the same level of recovery without the surgery. An exercise or physical therapy program is necessary to regain strength and improve function in the shoulder. I don't lay on the side of the hurt arm as I don't think it will be good for it. This tear leaves only a very thin layer of intact cuff at the site, no impingement, labrum is intact. I am sorry, I can't give you specific advice over the internet about whether you will need surgery or not. Some days later, I was called back to the VA so they could tell me what they found. This is possibly caused by microdamage to the tendon that is painful and can weaken it over time. )amount of fluid in acromioclavicular joint and last but not least 5.) Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions about what is likely to happen if you do or don't have surgery. So quite often the best treatment approach is not always immediately clear. Here are a few notes/tips before you begin: Below is a demonstration of this exercise. Any advice would be appreciated thanks. I understand most of it but I was wondering is there supposed to be fluid in the acromioclavicular joint. 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. bested on all of the above. I don't think there is a clear answer to this one. In many cases, surgery is required. I have about 3" less range reaching up behind my back, but I think some pre-existing tears and arthritis were fixed. It did manage to decrease my overall pain but I still feel like I'm suffering unnecessarily. Those words exactly. Also an ex ray of my shoulder "Demonstrate my humeral head close to abutting my acromion. Call Us: (239) 308-4701 Email Us Give us a Call! . Patients ranged in age from twenty-nine to seventy-nine years. I received my first steroid injection treatment during the summer of 2011 and went through a lengthy 6 moth physical therapy treatment. Pitchers, swimmers, and tennis players are common examples. Many will report ongoing symptoms despite several months of medication and limited use of the arm. Some people will recover quickly without any treatment, other people will recover after commencing non-surgical interventions (such as physical therapy and rotator cuff exercises and / or receiving a steroid injection), while others will still have pain after many months and may require surgery. As such, a therapist can provide a safe and progressive therapy program. If you get a chance drop by again and let us know how you went. If you know you have a rotator cuff tear, worsening pain and decreasing strength may mean the tear is getting larger. There's a hole or rip in the tendon. left supraspinatus tendon tear,so what the process of curing? It's a supraspinatus tendon tear with 50% thickness and no labral tear. Typically, you will feel pain in the front of your shoulder that radiates down the side of your arm. Best to have a chat with your doctor. I am sure lots of people would like to hear how it turns out for you. Also an ex ray of my shoulder "Demonstrate my humeral head close to abutting my acromion. MRI). its been 5 months since my partialthickness tear of mysupraspinatus the the footplate..im 56 and also have degenerative change o the acromioclavicular joint impinging on the supraspinatus at the myotendinous junctionNarrowing of the acromiohumral distancetenosynovitis of the lpng head of the bicepswill I need surgery???? In full-thickness tears, surgery is indicated in many patients. I sleep fine as it does not hurt to lay on my back. 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. Adhesive capsulitis will usually last at least 5 or 6 months (often considerably longer). This will help minimize strain on the back. 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