Rotator Cuff Repair :-

The rotator cuff is a combination of muscles and tendons that link your upper arm bone, the humerus, to your shoulder blades. The rotator cuff also holds your upper arm bone in place in your shoulder socket.

The four muscles of the rotator cuff are the supraspinatus, the infraspinatus, the teres minor, and the subscapularis. Each muscle is connected to the arm bone by a tendon. Rotator cuff repair is the surgery used to repair a tear in one of these tendons.

Prevention Post - Surgery :-

It’s best to embark on a shoulder strength-training program before you have problems in the first place. Strong shoulders reduce your risk of injury. It’s especially important to strengthen the muscles around your shoulder blades and those on the backs of the shoulders.

If you’ve already injured your rotator cuffs and have been through surgery or other treatment, continually stretching and strengthening your shoulders is important. Ask your doctor or physical therapist on how to develop a strengthening program. This is especially important for people whose hobbies or jobs require repetitive motions that put them at risk for rotator cuff injuries.

If there are a lot of repetitive movements in your job or sport of choice, make sure to take plenty of rest breaks. If you begin to feel any pain, apply a cold pack to the shoulder as soon as possible.

Shoulder Replacement :-

Shoulder replacement surgery involves removing damaged areas of your shoulder and replacing them with artificial parts. The procedure is performed to relieve pain and improve mobility. You might need a shoulder replacement if you have severe arthritis or a fracture in your shoulder joint.

Who’s a good candidate for this procedure?

Shoulder replacement surgery is usually recommended for people who have severe pain in their shoulders and have found little or no relief from more conservative treatments.

What are the conditions that require these?

Some conditions that may require a shoulder replacement include:

• Osteoarthritis. This type of arthritis is common in older people. It occurs when the cartilage that pads bones wear away.
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). With RA, your immune system mistakenly attacks your joints, causing pain and inflammation.
• Avascular necrosis. This condition happens when the loss of blood to a bone occurs. It can cause damage and pain in the shoulder joint.
• A broken shoulder. If you badly break your shoulder bone, you might need a shoulder replacement to repair it.