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Transcript: Symptoms: A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of pain and disability among adults in the US. Past History: History of present illness: CLINICAL VIGNETTE... Shoulder Tear rotator cuff Abduction A 70 year old female returns today for re-evaluation of her R and L shoulder. Her R shoulder is improving with phsical therapy. She does have some pain anteriorly. Her L shoulder is continuing to cause her severe discomfort and pain at night time primarily. Now, she has difficulty reaching, grasping, pulling, and pushing to the L shoulder. Her pain is worsend and at this time she would like to proceed with L shoulder surgery. Treatment Plan: 140 degrees 70 degrees 40 degrees 90 degrees Findings: Shoulder Motion is Restricted THANK YOU!!! There are different types of tears. Partial Tear. This type of tear damages the soft tissue, but does not completely sever it. Full-Thickness Tear. This type of tear is also called a complete tear. It splits the soft tissue into two pieces. In many cases, tendons tear off where they attach to the head of the humerus. With a full-thickness tear, there is basically a hole in the tendon. 90 degrees Right Left Normal Take home points: Laboratory Findings: History of present illness: Name: Caradaga, Adelaide DOB: April 26, 1968 DOI: June 26, 2014 Claim Number: 000690-006258-WC-01 History of present illness: 70 degrees 40 degrees 90 degrees ICD codes: 726.13 (L Partial Tear Rotatr Cuff) 726.2 (L Shoulder Region DIS NEC) External Rotation The most common symptoms of a rotator cuff tear include: Pain at rest and at night, particularly if lying on the affected shoulder Pain when lifting and lowering your arm or with specific movements Weakness when lifting or rotating your arm Crepitus or crackling sensation when moving your shoulder in certain positions Laboratory Findings: 180 degrees • The minimal invasiveness of the procedure will allow for quicker healing when compared to more serious surgeries. • Arthroscopy allows for less scarring and scar tissue so that you will have better movement in your arm and shoulder. • You will be able to regain more use from your arm and shoulder when compared to living with the damage or inflammation that was hindering it. • Arthroscopic procedures cause minimal blood loss. This allows for less bruising and pain during recovery. Acute Tear If you fall down on your outstretched arm or lift something too heavy with a jerking motion, you can tear your rotator cuff. This type of tear can occur with other shoulder injuries, such as a broken collarbone or dislocated shoulder. There are definite benefits to choosing shoulder arthroscopy. Not only will you gain the benefits of a repaired shoulder, but also the arthroscopic procedure itself is much more beneficial than choosing standard types of invasive surgeries. Statistics/Evidence based practice: Let's start!!!! Arthroscopy remains the safest form of surgery in treatment of shoulder tear rotator cuff Several factors contribute to degenerative, or chronic, rotator cuff tears. Repetitive stress. Repeating the same shoulder motions again and again can stress your rotator cuff muscles and tendons. Baseball, tennis, rowing, and weightlifting are examples of sports activities that can put you at risk for overuse tears. Many jobs and routine chores can cause overuse tears, as well. Lack of blood supply. As we get older, the blood supply in our rotator cuff tendons lessens. Without a good blood supply, the body's natural ability to repair tendon damage is impaired. This can ultimately lead to a tendon tear. Bone spurs. As we age, bone spurs (bone overgrowth) often develop on the underside of the acromion bone. When we lift our arms, the spurs rub on the rotator cuff tendon. This condition is called shoulder impingement, and over time will weaken the tendon and make it more likely to tear. 140 degrees 90 degrees 180 degrees ICD/CPT Codes: Past History: Case Study: Demographics Causes: CPT code: 29826 (L shoulder Arthroscopy with Subacromial decompression) Continue physical therapy for the R shoulder Home exercise program Candidate for L shoulder arthroscopy with subacromial decompression and debridement Requesting an Ultrasling, physical therapy 12 sessions post operatively and assistant surgical assist for the L shoulder A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of pain and disability among adults. In 2008, close to 2 million people in the United States went to their doctors because of a rotator cuff problem. A torn rotator cuff will weaken your shoulder. This means that many daily activities, like combing your hair or getting dressed, may become painful and difficult to do. Flexion Degenerative Tear Most tears are the result of a wearing down of the tendon that occurs slowly over time. This degeneration naturally occurs as we age. Rotator cuff tears are more common in the dominant arm. If you have a degenerative tear in one shoulder, there is a greater risk for a rotator cuff tear in the opposite shoulder -- even if you