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Can Surgery For Repairing Torn Tendons Remove Bursitis?

hi, I was told that I need a surgery for a full tear, 3.3cm of the supraspinatus tendon. I also have a 2 cm full tear of the infraspinatus tendon. I also have a tear of the superior distal insertional fibers of the subscapularis tendon. I also have large subcoracoid bursitis with 1.5 cm loose. body. I was given ultrasound treatment for the bursitis by my physical therapist, which does not help. Is it possible to have a surgery to repair the tendons and remove the bursitis at the same time? I would greatly appreciate your answer
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Hello,Thanks for your query.After going through your query I came to know that you need a surgery for a full tear, 3.3cm of the supraspinatus tendon. You also have a 2 cm full tear of the infraspinatus tendon. You also have a tear of the superior distal insertional fibers of the subscapularis tendon. You also have large subcoracoid bursitis with 1.5 cm loose body. You was given ultrasound treatment for the bursitis by your physical therapist, which does not help. You want to know that whether it is possible to have a surgery to repair the tendons and remove the bursitis at the same time.Yes it is possible to do both surgeries arthroscopically at same time. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful.If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care
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Can Surgery For Repairing Torn Tendons Remove Bursitis?

Hello,Thanks for your query.After going through your query I came to know that you need a surgery for a full tear, 3.3cm of the supraspinatus tendon. You also have a 2 cm full tear of the infraspinatus tendon. You also have a tear of the superior distal insertional fibers of the subscapularis tendon. You also have large subcoracoid bursitis with 1.5 cm loose body. You was given ultrasound treatment for the bursitis by your physical therapist, which does not help. You want to know that whether it is possible to have a surgery to repair the tendons and remove the bursitis at the same time.Yes it is possible to do both surgeries arthroscopically at same time. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful.If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care