Shoulder tendinitis is a painful condition that occurs when tendons (primarily the tendons that are part of the rotator cuff) of the shoulder joint become inflamed due to overuse or injury.
Severe pain, tenderness, and limited range of motion associated with shoulder tendinitis can limit your daily routine activities and be a reason to seek orthopedic care.
Typically, tendinitis gets better with conservative treatment, such as rest, ice, physical therapy, and medications. However, in some cases, surgical options are recommended.
Let’s talk about when surgery is recommended for shoulder tendinitis, what surgical treatment options are available for shoulder tendinitis, and where you can go for effective treatment of shoulder tendinitis in Miami Lakes and Plantation, FL.
When Are Surgical Options Recommended for Shoulder Tendinitis
Surgery is recommended for shoulder tendinitis or rotator cuff tendinitis if:
- Pain, discomfort, and other shoulder tendinitis symptoms do not respond to conservative treatments
- Symptoms last for 6 to 12 months
- Tendon has partially or completely torn
- Your shoulder tendinitis is recurrent (coming back)
- You have shoulder weakness and loss of function
Before recommending surgery, your shoulder surgeon will discuss your surgical options and inform you about the goals of each option and what you can expect from them.
Surgical Options for Shoulder Tendinitis
Surgical treatments for shoulder tendinitis are typically done on an outpatient basis, so you won’t need to spend a night in the hospital.
Following are some common surgical options performed for shoulder tendinitis treatment.
Surgical Debridement
Debridement is mostly performed when there is a partial tear in the inflamed tendon. During this surgical option, your shoulder surgeon may remove the debrisfrom around the tendon or remove loose fragments of the tendon.
This procedure increases the space available for inflamed tendons and may prevent further tendon eroding or complete rupture.
Debridement surgery can be performed through an open or arthroscopic approach. In the open approach, a large incision is made, while in the arthroscopic approach, a small incision is made, and a long tube-like device with a tiny camera is used to remove a prominence or bone spur that is irritating the tendon.
Tendon Tear Repair
To repair a completely torn tendon, your shoulder surgeon will first access it usingan open or arthroscopic approach.
While using the arthroscopic approach, your shoulder surgeon will insert an arthroscope (a device with a tiny camera)in your shoulder through a small incision and then send in tiny instruments to repair torn tendon tissue.
During the open repair, your shoulder surgeon will make a large incision and split parts of the shoulder muscles to access the tendon and repair the torn tendon.
Typical, during tendon repair, torn tendon parts are reattached using sutures, anchors, or other fixation devices.
Shoulder Tendonitis Treatment in Miami Lakes and Plantation, FL
Have any type of shoulder, wrist, or arm-related problem? Visit us at The Orthopaedic Hand and Arm Center for the orthopedic care you need. We have a highly qualified and experienced orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tosca Kinchelow,who has extensive surgical experience in diagnosing and treating all problems related to your shoulder, wrist, and arm.
Dr. Tosca Kinchelow is always here to provide you best orthopedic care for your better health.
To make an appointment, call us today at (954) 635-5300 or use our convenient Request an Appointment Form.
