3D Medical Animation of a Rotator Cuff Surgery

[sullivancom214x]

love this video, excellant

[MrSuperfood1]

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[SnoopDamage]

can i do this surgery at age of 17?

[MrLiveNlearn]

the bone that is "shaved" from the distal clavical is done so in order to eliminate any impingment from the bone onto the cuff which could ultimately lead to a rotator cuff tear. Think of a your fingers in a completely relaxed state and how they curve downward. That downward pressure is applied to your rotator cuff causing it to tear. Now if you straighten out your fingers, that is what the surgeon is trying to achieve by resecting that portion of the bone. I hope this helps.

[Priusjock]

no sound

[shewolf418]

@powerliftingaddict A surgeon said they shave some of the bone off because when the person uses that joint the bone wears out the rotator cuff and it'll undo what they did to repair it. Hope this answers your question.

[auntjojo1980]

wtf

[BLENHE]

Great animation that really illustrates the point.

I wonder if you are more susceptible for shoulder dislocation after that kind of operation where slices of acromion are taken away.

It is the roof of the shoulder all the same?

[chechemusic]

@BLENHE i have the same question!

[BLENHE]

@chechemusic

i was operated 2 weeks ago 4.4.2011. ( supraspinatus reconstruction) and of course asked surgeon about this.He said that it has no affect on that, that your shoulder would get dislocated easer because there are other structures that keep it in place ;not acromion

[dieselwarriordotcom]

I just had mine done two weeks ago, exactly as the animation shows. Its still early but results so far are very promising, Ive got a lot of healing to do before I can really get range of motion but even with the limited motion I can do, my shoulder feels slick as ball bearings... Now Ive got to get my left done, its not a torn tendon, but an impengment.

[CUPCAKE916408]

@dieselwarriordotcom hey does it hurt cuz some fag messed both myne up in a wrestling turnament nd da docs said it should heal but it still hurts nd idk if it tore "/ nd its been like since like...lets just say long time

[dieselwarriordotcom]

@CUPCAKE916408 OMG IDK. :-) If its been a while, go see another doctor. Some doctors are lazy, because they are human... maybe he is ignorant. Maybe nothing is wrong. Give it some time to heal up, if it still hurts then... see him again or find a new doctor. GL

[CUPCAKE916408]

@dieselwarriordotcom haha aite thnks bro

[ratpuke]

Surgery done 2/11/10,now comes the rehab. Can't wait to see if this works well. My brother had his knee replaced and he is doing great. He can run like a mad-man again. My shoulder had become useless.

[zazuss]

had the surgery 10 days ago, hurts like hell, i hope it is better than it was. skip the injections, a waste of time

[fingerscarr]

super e' . i made a long post about my similar experience , with advice , but it did not show ! youtube can be a pain sometimes ! !

[TheSuperEntertainer]

I have a torn rotator cuff. And it's the reason why my sophmore year sucks now for the rest of the school year. I missed out on my whole football season ( I only played one game), why I can't participate in activities such as football, boxing, track and taekwondo. Guys in school pick on me and I can't fight back because of my shoulder and I'm always depressed. Now I have to wait till summer to get the surgery and I'm now finding out it's painful and they have to remove/cut bone. My life sucks.

[kenylay]

dont give up bro , a warrior doesnt give up on something he loves ;) .. u just have to fight it mentally not physically .. im not trying to tell u that by trying to be a philosopher .. im talking to u cause i had a similar case .. i had an experience :) gd luck !

[TheSuperEntertainer]

Thanks for your words of encouragement. . ., I really appreciate it!!!!!!!!!! :)

[Kaelan66]

@TheSuperEntertainer Dude exact same thing happened to me, except im a wrestler/martial artist, had the surgery on my right, make sure to be extremely disciplined with rehab and exercise the rotator cuff muscles on both sides, best of luck

[TheSuperEntertainer]

@Kaelan66 Thanks, & how is your shoulder now???

[Kaelan66]

@TheSuperEntertainer It feels sooo much tighter, still trying to get the full strength back after 3 months but range of motion is perfect, now my other one's fucked up though lol But the difference between the two is amazing, i have genetically loose shoulder joints though

[TheSuperEntertainer]

@Kaelan66 A few more questions..., so is it better that it's tighter, is it ever in pain, have you been to physical therapy yet, and I'm only 15 so will mines heal greatly because I'm young???

[Kaelan66]

@TheSuperEntertainer Yes you want it to be tight so it doesnt come out easily. it still hurts sometimes when lifting a lot but im not fully healed yet, i did do physical therapy, and have continued doing the execises everyday at home, and im 16, and healed very very fast so probably, yea

[TheSuperEntertainer]

@Kaelan66 When did you get your surgery and when will you be fully healed???

[Kaelan66]

@TheSuperEntertainer I got it right before christmas and its pretty much good now

[Englishdoctor]

The most painless way to have this operation is on the Merivaara Practico Shoulder Arthroscopy operating table, the surgeon has better access and the operation takes a lot less time. Contact Europa Medical for details of your local hospital using the table +44 (0)845 658 4328

[Kaelan66]

@TheSuperEntertainer December 2010, after six months I was perfectly healed

[bschbcn]

I was told yesterday I have to have this surgery on both shoulders! One at a time I hope! But I need to know how long it will take to recover, I drive a motorbike, how soon will I be able to drive it?

[AmyEllen123]

6 months

[redsoxfan4life1295]

I think i might have torn my rotator cuff...if i have surgery will i still be able to run in my track meets?

also does it hurt bad?

[BigAD46]

Yess it hurts, and no yur not gonna be able to run not unless u tape yur arm to yur body and run swinging one arm! I doubt you'll wonna run looking like a retard!

[Jodie15180]

Well yea ~ I'm thinkin the same about injections ~ waste of time! ~ I was sent for an x/ray, god knows why when its obviously an (mri) i need! Never been referred 2 specialist, That is defo my next port of call as im getting no-where with my family doctor!! In so much pain and as im only 29 i dread 2 think what it could be like when im older if something isnt done now....

[Jodie15180]

Hi people!

Just wondered if any1 wud hav some advice as i have been told some time ago that i have this injury ~ Ive been in alot of pain for the last 4yrs now. Physiotherapy x3 never helped! I keep gettin painkillers thrown @ me by my Doctor!

[N0MSG]

i got the surgery 3 days ago and it is really painful! they are going to make 3 incisions (about 1/2 in wide) on your shoulder and 1 small incision for a pain pump. i have to keep my arm in a sling and have weekly physical therapy until i'm fully recovered. good luck to you

[Jodie15180]

Hey ~ Thanx 4 message but surgery has never even been mentioned to me ~ They are talkin about giving me steriod injections to stop all the pain ~ Would it not be easier just to have surgery?? Arnt these injections just putting things off!? :O(

[N0MSG]

is your doctor an orthopedic specialist? my family doctor referred me to see a specialist and from there they did a mri on my shoulder and scheduled my surgery a couple of weeks later. i wouldn't waste my time with those steroid injections.

[cf80to01]

In my opinion the cortisone is just a stop gap measure to lower the pain until surgery. The shot did help me quite a bit and physio has helped me regain quite a bit of range of motion, but I expect the surgery in 1 -2 months. You are right, Xray won't show the full extent of the injury. I was in much the same boat as you for the first few months after my surgery until I convinced my Dr to send me to a specialist. Best of luck.

[Jodie15180]

Thankyou ~ Same to u ~ Hope surgery goes well 4 u!

I will carry on pushing my case with the doctor ~ 5 yrs of putting it on the backburner is literally taking the piss now ~ Im just gettin weaker over time on my right shoulder now....

[libra61060]

Hi Folks, I go for surgery on March 8th, one and a half severed tendons, can someone tell me about recovery time

I want to surf and sail this summer : /

Thanks Rob.

[yehudajo]

I'm having this surgery done this week. What about sitting at a desk for nine hours a day? I do computer work, will I be able to do that?

[nhbright]

thanks for posting. I just had this and it hurts....Hope it works this time

[JayPull85]

What is the recovery time for this?

How effective is this?

[nhbright]

I had my surgery Jan 11 and have full use of my shoulder- Some exercises need me to wait a few more months as I had alot of bone removed.( I've even gone backpacking, starting in April) My shoulder feels good now- almost like it has a girdle tightened- There is still pain with weight lifting and yoga but my MD said I'd be like new and never would stop noticing any difference. Sling for a month,PT 6 weeks- I went through June. Have the surgery at HSS. My MD, Dr. Maynard, is a genius.

[qpzmak]

did it leave scar on your shoulder

[libra61060]

Hi, how many tendons did you tear? completly severed?

I go to OP march 8th, one and ahalf tendons severed, but want to sail this summer. Rob

[nhbright]

I had a small tear in cuff, needed acromeoplasty and coller bone shaving as well as having removal of earlier surgery remains from poor surgery. You will not have your strength back for at least 6 months so you will need to use your other arm and sailing partners. Listen to your MD- they will tell you restrictions. Mine said I could ski after 4 months. but most recommend up to a year, For most, its much more difficult a surgery than surgeons prepare you for and an extended period of PT.

[saltfan2]

Did it hurt much wen u injured yourself. i have slight pai, nut not shure if its just a sprain.

[johnsmdm]

I love how the bottom of the acromion is cut away to keep from rubbing on my damn supraspinatus..

[mikegower]

cool