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Do I Require A Shoulder Bone Surgery Post MRI?

Yes, I just received my left shoulder MRI and here is what it says: There is evidence of a high-grade partial thickness tear at the level of the humeral attachment. The tear extends nearly through the full-thickness of the tendon with preservation of bursal surface fibers present. No definite full-thickness tear is identified. What does this mean and is surgery required?
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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You have not mentioned which tendon is torn. Nevertheless, a tear in a tendon can be due to trauma or, in case of rotator cuff (muscles around the shoulder girdle), due to wear and tear of age. Tear of the tendon can involve its outer part (bursal surface) or inner part (articular surface), which faces the joint. Rotator cuff tears are associated with shoulder pain and instability.
Depending on which tendon is torn, your age, symptom, condition of other tendons, preservation of the muscle bulk and few other factors, a surgery may be required. But do not worry as in most of the times it is an arthroscopic procedure and not a major surgery. Please consult your orthopedic surgeon for further management.
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Do I Require A Shoulder Bone Surgery Post MRI?

You have not mentioned which tendon is torn. Nevertheless, a tear in a tendon can be due to trauma or, in case of rotator cuff (muscles around the shoulder girdle), due to wear and tear of age. Tear of the tendon can involve its outer part (bursal surface) or inner part (articular surface), which faces the joint. Rotator cuff tears are associated with shoulder pain and instability. Depending on which tendon is torn, your age, symptom, condition of other tendons, preservation of the muscle bulk and few other factors, a surgery may be required. But do not worry as in most of the times it is an arthroscopic procedure and not a major surgery. Please consult your orthopedic surgeon for further management. Have a nice day!