ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR - Galway Clinic
ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR - Galway Clinic
ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR - Galway Clinic
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classification of rotator cuff injuries<br />
Rotator Cuff<br />
Tear<br />
Rotator Cuff Injuries can be classified into two categories<br />
1. Tears of the tendons<br />
2. Inflammation of the structures in the joint<br />
Supraspinatous and infraspinatous are the most commonly injured rotator cuff muscles. Sports which involve<br />
at lot of shoulder joint rotation put these muscles under a lot of stress e.g. bowling in cricket and swimming.<br />
An acute tear can happen following a fall onto an outstretched hand or following a powerful throw.<br />
As a result of a severe tear, outward arm movement may not be possible.<br />
A chronic tear usually occurs as a result of entrapment or impingement where the tendon rubs against the<br />
overlying bone. The rotator cuff tendons are impinged as they pass through the space between the shoulder<br />
blade, the outer collar bone joint above and the upper arm bone below.<br />
Mechanical irritation can occur which causes swelling and damage to the tendons and inflammation of<br />
these structures.<br />
Depending on the degree of tear diagnosed both clinically and through appropriate scanning, repair to the<br />
tear will be performed by your orthopaedic surgeon.<br />
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