Rotator Cuff Surgery
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Written by Peter K
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Sunday, 18 January 2009 |
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 Before we talk about Rotator Cuff Surgery , we must first know what the Rotator Cuff is. So, what exactly is the Rotator Cuff? The term refers to a group of tendons, usually four, that attach the shoulder muscles to the upper arm. Okay, I know what shoulder muscles and upper arm are but what are tendons? Tendons are strong strips of connective tissue that usually joins bone to muscle. Now why is this rotator cuff important? It is essential in shoulder movements, and in maintaining the stability of the shoulder joints.
Shoulder problems are usually caused by injuries to the rotator cuff. If it is partially torn or inflamed, it causes pain and limits shoulder movements. And if in case the rotator cuff is torn completely, the muscle connected to it can no longer help in moving the arm thus causing severe limitations to shoulder movement and use. Rotator cuff tears or inflammation is a typical problem for people 40 years old and above. If rotator cuff surgery is to be performed to fix this, it should be done within three months from the start of injury.
Okay, now that we’ve read some facts about rotator cuff, what is rotator cuff surgery? It is a surgical procedure, as I’m sure you’ve noticed with the term surgery, which focuses on fixing or remedying stuff that may cause or are already causing problems to both the rotary cuff and your overall shoulder movement. There are three types of procedure for this kind of surgery. They are Impingement surgery, Rotator cuff repair, and Arthroscopic surgery.
All of these usually last from one to two hours.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 29 May 2009 )
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