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Read more on Google (opens in a new tab)Rotator Cuff Tear Repair
Arthroscopic repair of the tendons that lift and rotate the arm, after Conservative Care has been tried.
Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment
Four muscles and their tendons wrap around the top of the upper arm bone and hold it into the socket while the arm lifts and rotates. A tear can come on suddenly with an injury, or develop gradually as the tendon wears, and the gradual kind is far more common after middle age. Many people notice it first as pain lying on that side at night, or weakness lifting the arm out to the side. At PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center, Dr. Abbasi, board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, performs Rotator Cuff Repair, arthroscopically in most cases, after Conservative Care has been tried.
The Rehabilitation Protocol
Ask About a ConsultationThis is the physical therapy protocol the practice gives its own patients after this operation. It is written for the period after surgery, for you and for your therapist, and your own plan is set by Dr. Abbasi at your follow-up.
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.
Are there non-surgical treatments for a Rotator Cuff Tear?
Yes, and for many people they are the first course: Physical Therapy for the muscles around the shoulder, activity change, anti-inflammatory medication, and a corticosteroid injection where it is the right tool. Not every tear needs repairing.
Why do I have to wear the sling for six weeks?
For those weeks the repair is held by the anchors rather than by healing. Using the arm actively too early is one of the most common reasons a repair can fail.
Will I be able to sleep on that side?
Not at first, because the sling and the early protection make that difficult for most people. It is one of the things to ask about at your follow-up as the protection comes off.
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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