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Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Repair

A man holding his shoulder in pain.

The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body, but that very flexibility makes it prone to injury and wear. Many problems are caused by repeated overhead motions for a long period of time. Athletes and do-it-yourselfers are especially vulnerable to overuse problems — including torn rotator cuffs. This can cause serious shoulder pain and weakness, and make it difficult to perform even simple tasks like lifting groceries or getting dressed.

If a severely injured shoulder is keeping you from living like you used to, you may be a candidate for rotator cuff surgery. At Three Rivers Orthopedics, orthopedic surgeons specialize in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, a minimally invasive option that can help get your shoulder, and life, back in motion.

About Rotator Cuff Injuries

An injury to the rotator cuff — the group of muscles and tendons that keep your shoulder in place — can happen suddenly on the playing field or at work, develop gradually or simply occur as a result of aging.

Common symptoms of a rotator cuff tear include:

  • Recurrent shoulder pain, especially with certain activities
  • Pain that prevents you from sleeping on your injured side
  • Grating or cracking sounds when moving your arm
  • Limited ability to move your arm
  • Muscle weakness

If your symptoms and/or tendon tears are mild, orthopedic specialists will usually first recommend nonsurgical options, including rest, physical therapy or anti-inflammatory injections. But, if the pain worsens and continues to limit your life, surgery may be the best option to help restore mobility and provide relief.

Arthroscopic Repair: More Precision, Less Incision

In the past, surgery to repair the rotator cuff has been done through a large shoulder incision, and the muscle over the rotator cuff had to be separated. But newer, arthroscopic techniques, like those offered by Three Rivers Orthopedics’ surgeons, can be done with a just few small incisions and with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue.

The procedure involves inserting specialized, miniature instruments, including a small camera called an arthroscope. The camera displays the image of the joint on a large monitor, allowing the surgeon to pinpoint and repair the damaged area.

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair may offer a variety of benefits compared to open surgery, including:

  • Less post-operative pain
  • Less scarring
  • Fewer complications
  • Faster healing time
  • Easier rehabilitation
  • More shoulder flexibility and function
  • Quicker return to the life you love

At Three Rivers Orthopedics we usually perform arthroscopy on an outpatient basis, allowing you to leave the hospital the same day and recover comfortably at home. Be sure to talk to your orthopedic specialist about the details of what will happen during the procedure and what kind of results can be expected.

Call 606-638-9404 for an appointment.

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  • Orthopedics
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Hand and Wrist Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Knee Replacement
  • Total Hip Replacement
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  • Akshay Goel, MD
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Louisa, KY 41230
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