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Rotator Cuff Tear Repair services offered in Columbus, GA
Rotator cuff tear repair is a safe, effective treatment for rotator cuff injuries that don’t improve with rest and physical therapy. At St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute in Columbus, Georgia, board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Jake Dunn, DO, has more than eight years of experience completing rotator cuff tear repair surgery. He takes a minimally invasive approach that reduces the risk of complications and speeds healing. Call the St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute office today to make a rotator cuff tear repair appointment, or book your visit online.
Rotator Cuff Tear Repair Q & A
What is rotator cuff tear repair?
Rotator cuff tear repair is surgery to fix a torn or ruptured tendon in your shoulder. The procedure can be done with traditional open or minimally invasive techniques.
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding both shoulder joints. They hold your arm in its joint and help you move it without pain.
Who should consider rotator cuff tear repair?
Consider rotator cuff tear repair at St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute if you:
- Have a complete rotator cuff tear
- Suffer a torn or ruptured shoulder tendon
- Continue to have shoulder pain after several months of physical therapy
- Can’t move your arm or do simple things, like brushing your teeth, without pain
Dr. Dunn takes a conservative, integrative approach to treating shoulder pain. Before recommending surgery, he tries outpatient procedures first, like platelet-rich plasma injections.
What kinds of rotator cuff tear repair are there?
At St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Dunn provides several types of rotator cuff tear repair, including:
Open rotator cuff repair
Dr. Dunn recommends open rotator cuff repair if you’ve suffered a complex rotator cuff injury requiring extensive restoration. He makes a large incision above your shoulder, pushes your deltoid muscle to the side, and uses surgical tools to fix the damage.
Minimally invasive rotator cuff repair
This type of rotator cuff tear repair uses an arthroscope — a thin tube with a light and camera on the end. Dr. Dunn inserts the arthroscope through a small incision in your shoulder. He controls small surgical instruments with the arthroscope, making the repairs while viewing images of your shoulder on a TV in the operating suite.
Mini-open rotator cuff repair
This procedure combines minimally invasive arthroscopy and traditional open surgery. Dr. Dunn might recommend this procedure if your rotator cuff tear is in a hard-to-reach place.
What is recovery like after rotator cuff tear repair?
Rotator cuff tear repair is an outpatient surgery, so you go home afterward. You wear a sling for 4-6 weeks after surgery. It’s normal to experience pain and swelling during this time. Take medication as prescribed and avoid strenuous activities.
Once your shoulder begins healing, you enroll in physical therapy. Physical therapy uses stretches, strengthening exercises, and manual therapies to restore your mobility and promote healing.
Call the St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute office today to schedule a rotator cuff tear repair appointment or book your visit online.