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Suggest Treatment For A Rotator Cuff Muscle Tear

Posted on Wed, 12 Apr 2017

Question: what does it mean to have a nonretracted focal full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon, 2.5 cm medial to the insertion and to have a suspected new partial-thickness articular surface tear of the distal infraspinous tendon. And mild atrophy of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles representing interval change? Can you explane?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explanation

Detailed Answer:
Hi there

Thanks for the query

It means that 2 of the 4 Rotator cuff shoulder muscles have been injured.

The Supraspinatus part has been completely torn but not pulled away from the attachment site.

The other muscle Infraspinatus is partially torn.

There are also degenerative changes to both these tendons.

This is the simple explanation of the MRI report.

Supraspinatus tendon requires Arthroscopic repair to reattach it to the humerus bone.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (42 hours later)

Thank you so very much ! :)

You have been very helpful and yes you answered my question, than you again , and if need be I will be asking for you in the future.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (28 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get well soon

Detailed Answer:
Thank you. Get well soon. Do follow up with me on your progress.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana