Can you return back to sporting activities if you have a rotator cuff repair when you are older than age 70? This specific question was answered through an article published at the Stedman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado. The research study specifically looked at patients who are recreational athletes over age 70, that underwent rotator cuff… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Rotator Cuff Repair
ABC’s of Rotator Cuff Surgery
Your rotator cuff is a group of four tendons and muscles located around the shoulder joint at the top of your upper arm bone that connects to the humerus. These different parts of the arm work together to allow this part of your body to move in different directions. The issue with this part of… Read more »
Platelet Rich Plasma vs. Platelet Poor Plasma
Is platelet rich plasma (PRP) better than platelet poor plasma? Current orthopaedic uses of platelet rich plasma or PRP include three major areas: 1) Acute muscle/ tendon injuries, for example, hamstring tears, 2) Chronic tendinitis, for example, tennis elbow, and 3) Intraoperative augmentation, for example, rotator cuff repairs. There are numerous studies examining the effects of PRP but… Read more »
Rotator Cuff Tear Surgery
Massive Chronic Rotator Cuff Tear – Researchers in Lyon, France, at the Santry Orthopaedic Center wanted to find out if certain rotator cuff tear patterns were associated with loss of range of motion. Philippe Collin M.D. and colleagues published a peer-reviewed article in the September 2014 Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery specifically trying to identify rotator… Read more »
Rotator Cuff Surgery and Risk for Recurrent Tearing
Factors Predicting Rotator Cuff Tears that are at Risk for Recurrence Tearing at the Time of Surgery Once the rotator cuff is repaired what are the chances of a tear recurring? There have been multiple studies completed to verify risk factors for recurrence of re-tearing of the surgically repaired tendon. Surgical reconstructed is recommended on… Read more »
Rotator Cuff Pain
Why do rotator cuff tears and rotator cuff tendinitis hurt so much? As a shoulder specialist, one of the most frustrating situations is trying to control a patient’s pain, when they present with a rotator cuff tear or rotator cuff tendinitis. Rotator cuff pain, after rotator cuff surgery, can be significant. Rotator cuff pain often… Read more »
Rotator Cuff Repair Techniques
Your rotator cuff includes your shoulder muscles and tendons that allow your shoulder to move and keep your arm stable. Sometimes your rotator cuff gets torn, either from an injury, or wear and tear that happens over an extended period of time. If your rotator cuff is injured, you may need rotator cuff repair. This… Read more »
Massive Rotator Cuff Tear – 8 Facts
Massive Rotator Cuff Tear – Learn 8 Facts Including Risk Factors Defined as a tear of the rotator cuff that is greater than 5 centimeters in size or involves a tear of at least 2 of the 4 rotator cuff tendons. Ten to forty percent of all rotator cuff tears are classified as massive. Eighty… Read more »
Shoulder Pain – An Overview from Louisville Orthopedic
Shoulder Pain Common With Shoulder Injuries Your shoulder is comprised of three different bones – your humerus, clavicle, and scapula. Along with these bones, your shoulder also has a lot of ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Shoulder pain is a common symptom of a shoulder injury. Shoulder injuries are common and can happen as a result of an… Read more »
What is Arthroscopy? Three Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery
What is Arthroscopy? and Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery – Arthroscopic surgery is a common surgical procedure offered by orthopedic surgeons. For those wondering “What is Arthroscopy?” – arthroscopy is a very common orthopedic procedure performed on a number of different body parts. Most commonly arthroscopy is performed by an… Read more »
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