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Rotator Cuff Tear -Best Rotator cuff tears treatment in Bangalore

Rotator Cuff Tear -Best Rotator cuff tears treatment in Bangalore | Prasix Ortho Care is one of the best rotator cuff tear treatment near me in Jayanagar.<br><br>To know more, visit: https://praxisorthocare.com/blog/shoulder-arthroscopy-for-rotator-cuff-tears/<br>

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Rotator Cuff Tear -Best Rotator cuff tears treatment in Bangalore

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  1. SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY FOR ROTATOR CUFF TEARS by Dr. Sushal Shanthakumar WHAT IS ARTHROSCOPY? Arthroscopy –arthro – “joint” and skopein –”to look”. Arthroscopy is a procedure conducted to examine the joints. The doctor inserts an instrument called an arthroscope WHAT IS A TORN ROTATOR CUFF? Four tendons attach shoulder blade muscles and ribs to the upper arm. Since these tendons help to rotate the arm, these tendons are called the rotator cuff. Tears of the rotator cuff of the shoulder are lead to a lot of pain and inability to carry on normal activities. HOW IS A ROTATOR CUFF INJURY DIAGNOSED? Your doctor will first take a complete health history and do a physical exam. The doctor will then run diagnostic tests such as: X-ray MRI TYPES OF ROTATOR CUFF TEARS Abnormal motion at the shoulder joint causes friction between the tendons and tissues. They are classified into two types: 1. 2. Partial-thickness tears Full-thickness tears PATIENTS WHO ARE ADVISED TO GO FOR SURGERY ARE Symptoms do not improve with other measures taken such as physical therapy Athletes who suffer severe injury workers or labourers who perform substantial physical activities Diagnosis through X-ray reveals severe damage. HOW IS ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY PERFORMED? After an initial examination of the rotator cuff reveals a tear, the patient is prepared for arthroscopic surgery. Steps: shoulder re carefully examined The muscles, if found damaged, are removed The surgeon checks for further damages to the repair. Recovery: take a few months to recover fully WHAT HAPPENS WITHOUT SURGERY? Patients who suffer from shoulder rotator cuff pain are unable to carry on routine activities without discomfort. Most surgeons first try to rectify and repair the damage with physical therapy. But if the issue persists surgery will be recommended. INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE? If you are looking for advice on Shoulder or knee, visit the highly experienced, innovative  Shoulder Specialist  at Best Orthopedic Clinic in Jayanagar, Bangalore Praxis Ortho Care or call us on +91 96864 18750. www.praxisorthocare.com

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