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What Is The Treatment For Tendon Tear Of Supraspinatus And Infraspinatus Muscle?
My husband s MRI shows a 5cm full thickness tear supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendonwith retraction to the level glenohumeral joint. Moderate AC degenerative changes. Moderate partial tear subscapularis His ortho says there is nothing he can do. Ordered pt. My husband is 55 and is still working but with much pain , especially trying to sleep. is he really not a surgical candidate ?
Thu, 29 May 2014
Hi, in this case i feel that since the tendons are significantly retracted, hence it may be very difficulty to repair it surgically.
2 options available are:
1) conservative- with exercises which will strengthen the remaining muscles and gradually with the pain subsiding , he may be able to lead a normal life.
2) Surgical- The only option available is surgical reconstruction of the tendons by using other tendon grafts.
2 options available are:
1) conservative- with exercises which will strengthen the remaining muscles and gradually with the pain subsiding , he may be able to lead a normal life.
2) Surgical- The only option available is surgical reconstruction of the tendons by using other tendon grafts.
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