I always get very nervous when i go to drs but dr Abbasi put me at ease He is very easy to speak with and has great way of communicating So if u want a dr who is cool and knows his stuff he is the man to see. I also want say his staff is very professional and friendly. And when people are nice like they all are it makes things so much easier especially when your a nervous nelly
Read more on Google (opens in a new tab)Superior Capsular Reconstruction
A graft reconstruction for a Rotator Cuff Tear too large to repair directly.
Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment
Some Rotator Cuff Tears cannot be repaired. The tendon has retracted too far, or the tissue has thinned to the point where stitching it back would not hold. When that is the case, the top of the shoulder loses the structure that kept the ball centered in the socket, and the arm rides upward when it is lifted. At PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center, Dr. Abbasi, board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, performs Superior Capsular Reconstruction, which rebuilds that top layer with a graft.
Common Questions
Do I have to have surgery?
Not necessarily. Treatment begins with the most conservative appropriate option, and Dr. Abbasi recommends surgery only when he believes it is warranted.
Why can't the tear just be repaired?
In these cases the tendon has retracted too far or the tissue has thinned too much for a repair to hold. Where a repair is possible, a repair is what is done.
Where does the graft come from?
It may be tissue from you, donor tissue or a synthetic material. Each has trade-offs, including whether a second surgical site is needed, and it is decided with you beforehand.
What are the alternatives?
Depending on the shoulder, the alternatives are continued conservative treatment, a partial repair, a tendon transfer or a different reconstruction. They are named and compared at the consultation rather than assumed.
Do you take insurance?
Medicare and most PPO plans are accepted for consultations and surgical care. Regenerative injections are paid for directly. Please call the office to confirm what applies to your plan.To check your plan, call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment.
Have a question that is not answered here? Call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment to arrange a visit.
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