| Sometimes accidents just happen. If they happen to | | | | possible to heal very minor tears or at least get by |
| involve the shoulder, however, many people find | | | | without a great deal of pain. If tears are going to be |
| themselves facing the need to go in for torn rotator | | | | treated non-surgically, it is imperative to protect the |
| cuff surgery. If you'd like to prevent the need for this | | | | shoulder from further damage during exertion. |
| type of surgery, there are steps you can take to | | | | Remember, the strength in the shoulder might not |
| lower your risks and even heal minor tears before | | | | return if tears are not repaired. |
| they become big problems. | | | | If torn rotator cuff surgery is the only option, as if often |
| Torn rotator cuff surgery is often called for following | | | | the case in large tears, preventing future injuries should |
| an accident that results in damage to the tendons that | | | | be a top priority. There is no reason to expect a |
| enable range of motion in the shoulder. Anything from | | | | repeat surgical performance if: |
| a car crash to a sports injury can be to blame for the | | | | - You follow post surgical advice - In the days and |
| initial tearing. During surgery to repair a torn cuff, a | | | | weeks following rotator cuff surgery, it is very |
| surgeon will make an incision in the shoulder and cut | | | | important to acquiesce to a rather strict routine of |
| the deltoid muscle. Small holes will be drilled into the | | | | physical therapy. While this can be burdensome and |
| bone and the tendon will be sewn back onto the bone. | | | | even painful, it is vital for strengthening the shoulder |
| Once this is completed, clean up will begin and a fairly | | | | and preventing more damage down the road. Range |
| long recovery process will get underway. | | | | of motion can suffer greatly if physical therapy is not |
| Preventing the need for torn rotator cuff surgery is not | | | | followed. |
| always possible, but there are things you can do to | | | | - You take care when exerting the shoulder - Even if |
| help yourself. They include: | | | | turn rotator cuff surgery brought the shoulder back to |
| - Preventing accidents in the first place - Take care | | | | perfect, pre-injury condition, overextending it can cause |
| when involved in extreme physical activity. | | | | problems. During future physical activity, do take care |
| Overextending the shoulders can result in rotator cuff | | | | to avoid movements that could damage the shoulder |
| tears. | | | | and rotator cuff. Having to go back in for rotator cuff |
| - Listening to advice if tears are minor - It is sometimes | | | | surgery is not a desirable option. |