“Severe torn rotator cuff”
MRI shows full thickness tear plus other partial. I've tried PT. Injections. Pain function getting worse. My doctors have said nothing else to do. I'm 80/ female but healthy. Will any ortho group help me? Pain and loss of function getting worse.
Female | 80 years old
Complaint duration: 3 months
Medications: Amlodipine, propanalol
Conditions: Controlled hypertension. DJD
5 Answers
OrthopaedicSurgeon
I certainly think surgery is a viable alternative if you are healthy and your quality of life has been impaired by this injury. At 80 years young, you are likely to have some degenerative changes of the articular cartilage consistent with arthritic process in the joint as well. In my opinion, a reverse total shoulder replacement is the better surgical option for you. Todd Moore
Yes it would be reasonable to be evaluated for surgical repair of rotator cuff or arthroplasty of shoulder if medical clearance is obtained.
Yes, Plenty of successful surgical options for a torn rotator cuff.
Robert Nirschl
Orthopaedic Surgeon
If you are healthy enough for anesthesia surgical repair should be considered.Find an orthopedic surgeon skilled in shoulder surgery.This often can be done byArthroscopy as an outpatient procedure.In way of surgical technique tell the surgeon to avoid the old fashioned unnecessary and harmful acromioplasty.Good luck.Dr.Nirschl
Please see and get evaluation by orthopedic doctor. He might be able to help. Full thickness rotator cuff tear with no cartilage damage can be fixed with arthroscopic surgery. If there is severe cartilage damage and arthritis with full thickness cuff tear, then the treatment is usually replacement. Please speak to your orthopedic doctor. Rupesh Tarwala
