Rotator Cuff
Tendon Rupture / Rotator Cuff Rupture
The rotator cuff is a musculotendinous complex consisting of four muscles working together. This structure is responsible for both arm movement and force development (in other words, arm strength). Inflammations and partial or even complete ruptures can be caused by either trauma or wear. Whatever the cause, this can significantly restrict shoulder movement, accompanied by increasing loss of function and strength.
An exact diagnosis vital for subsequent prognosis is relatively easy to establish by clinical examination in conjunction with the use of imaging techniques (sonography and MRI).
The surgical procedure depends on:
The objective of the surgical intervention is the complete closure of the rupture. This can be achieved by open surgery or by using the minimally invasive or "keyhole" technique, i.e. arthroscopy (rotator cuff suture).
The rotator cuff is a musculotendinous complex consisting of four muscles working together. This structure is responsible for both arm movement and force development (in other words, arm strength). Inflammations and partial or even complete ruptures can be caused by either trauma or wear. Whatever the cause, this can significantly restrict shoulder movement, accompanied by increasing loss of function and strength.
An exact diagnosis vital for subsequent prognosis is relatively easy to establish by clinical examination in conjunction with the use of imaging techniques (sonography and MRI).
The surgical procedure depends on:
- rupture shape/location and tendon change
- date of trauma
- age of patient
The objective of the surgical intervention is the complete closure of the rupture. This can be achieved by open surgery or by using the minimally invasive or "keyhole" technique, i.e. arthroscopy (rotator cuff suture).