Table of contents:
- Definition
- What is a rotator cuff (Shoulder Surgery)?
- When do I need shoulder surgery?
- Precautions & warnings
- What should I know before having shoulder surgery?
- Process
- What should I do before having shoulder surgery?
- How is the shoulder surgery process?
- What should I do after undergoing bone surgery?
- Complications
- What complications can occur?
Definition
What is a rotator cuff (Shoulder Surgery)?
The rotator cuff or rotator cuff is formed from the four muscles and tendons that attach to the arm to the shoulder blades. Frequent damage to this area is pinched shoulder tendons or tearing of the rotator cuff.
When do I need shoulder surgery?
Your doctor will recommend surgery if your shoulder is too bad for alternative treatments. Surgery may also be performed if the patient's shoulder worsens after undergoing a treatment method.
Precautions & warnings
What should I know before having shoulder surgery?
In many cases, the patient's shoulder with a rotator cuff injury can return to normal function. Some of the treatment options that can be done are activity modification, shoulder strengthening exercises, and physiotherapy. Painkillers such as paracetamol and anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can also help relieve pain. In addition, injection of steroids and local anesthetics to the shoulder can reduce the pain. pain. However, if the rotator cuff tear is large, surgery is likely the only option to restore function to your shoulder.
Process
What should I do before having shoulder surgery?
In the preparation stage for surgery, make sure you tell your doctor about your health condition, any medications you are taking, or any allergies you have. The anesthetist will explain the anesthesia procedure and give further instructions. Make sure you follow all the doctor's instructions including the prohibition of eating and drinking before surgery. In general, you are required to fast for six hours before the operation process. However, you may be allowed to drink beverages such as coffee a few hours before the surgery.
How is the shoulder surgery process?
In general, this operation is performed under general anesthesia, but it does not rule out other anesthetic techniques used. The operation usually takes 45 minutes to an hour. Shoulder pain from pinching the tendons is usually treated with arthroscopy (keyhole surgery). The surgeon will use tools to remove the thickened tissue, loosen the pinched tissue and cut some of the bone. The surgeon can also repair the rotator cuff tear with arthroscopy, although open surgery may need to be performed.
What should I do after undergoing bone surgery?
Postoperatively, patients are allowed to go home on the same day. Any stitches or clips are usually removed after one to two weeks. Sufferers usually need a year of rehabilitation before the shoulder can function normally. Regular exercise has been shown to speed up the recovery process. However, before deciding to exercise, ask your doctor for advice. You may not be able to have the perfect shoulder you used to be when you haven't injured your shoulder.
Complications
What complications can occur?
includes infection and damage to surrounding nerves and blood vessels. However, modern surgical techniques accompanied by medical monitoring reduce this risk significantly. Postoperative pain and stiffness is normal.
Specific complications of shoulder surgery include:
there is bleeding in the shoulder
limited shoulder movement
an infection appears in the shoulder
the presence of blood clots
there is severe pain, stiffness and loss of ability to move the arms and hands (complex regional pain syndrome)
nerve damage
The rotator cuff tears back or the tear cannot heal.
You can reduce your risk of complications by following the surgery's directions, such as fasting and stopping certain medications.
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