Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Surgery

Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Katie Vadasdi, MD describes arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff.

A tear in the rotator cuff is the separation of the tendons in the joint from the bone. It is not an uncommon injury and occurs in people of all ages. However, it usually occurs in individuals over 40 who engage in repeated overhead movements from sports, work or daily life activities. As people get older, the muscle and tendon tissue becomes less elastic, making them more susceptible to injury. A traumatic injury to the shoulder may also cause a tear.

If the tear is minor, treatment may include physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications and a cortisone injection. If the tear is significant, surgery is often indicated.

Due to the most recent surgical advances, repairing a torn rotator cuff is almost all done arthroscopically through several tiny incisions. The surgeon works with miniturized instruments and a small camera while looking at the inside of the shoulder on a television monitor. http://bit.ly/fGiKWU

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