What is Rotator Cuff Tears?
A rotator cuff tear is shoulder injury that involves the tearing of one or more of the four muscles and their tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. These muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) form the rotator cuff, which helps control shoulder movement and maintain its stability.
Types of Rotator Cuff Tears
- Partial Tear (Incomplete Tear)
- The tendon is damaged or frayed but not completely severed.
- Full-Thickness Tear (Complete Tear)
- The tendon is completely torn from the bone, creating a hole or gap.
Symptoms & Signs
- Pain and weakness, especially during overhead movements.
- Reduced range of motion.
- Clicking or popping sounds.
- Difficulty sleeping on the affected side.
Why does it happen?
Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tears typically occur due to a combination of acute injury and chronic degeneration, but several key factors contribute to their development:
1. Acute Trauma
- Direct Impact or Fall: Falling on an outstretched arm or shoulder.
- Sudden, Forceful Movements: Lifting something too heavy or sudden jerking.
- High-Energy Sports Injuries: Common in sports like wrestling, rugby, or contact sports.
2. Chronic Overuse and Wear
- Repetitive Overhead Motions: Activities like swimming, tennis, baseball, or painting.
- Occupational Stress: Jobs involving heavy lifting or repetitive arm movements.
- Shoulder Imbalance: Weakness or poor control in shoulder stabilizers.
3. Degenerative Changes (Age-Related)
- Tendon Degeneration: Gradual weakening of tendon fibers with age
- Poor Blood Supply: Reduced healing capacity in the tendon over time.
- Bone Spurs (Acromial Impingement): Bony growths can irritate and wear down the tendons.
4. Anatomical and Biomechanical Factors
- Posture Issues: Forward head or rounded shoulders increase tendon stress.
- Scapular Dyskinesis: Improper movement or alignment of the shoulder blade.
- Genetics: Family history of shoulder problems.
Treat Shoulder Cuff Tear without Surgery
Orthorenew is Redefining Shoulder Care With advanced Our Non-Surgical treatment. Rotator cuff tears can be treated without surgery by enhancing the body’s natural healing process. The Orthorenew approach uses nonsurgical and interventional orthobiologics to provide a trusted alternative to conventional treatments such as medications or surgery.
Customized treatment plans may include one or more of the non-surgical treatment stated below.
ORTHOReNEW - Regenexx SD Injectate
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Procedures using Regenexx SCP injectate represent a supercharged platelet-rich plasma (PRP) version. In this process, blood is drawn and then processed to isolate the platelets and growth factors. The growth factors are then purified, concentrated, and injected into the shoulder area using imaging guidance for precision. Regenexx-SCP injectate provides a higher concentration of growth factors than typical PRP procedures.