How is a Rotator Cuff Tear Treated?

Non-Surgical Treatment for Rotator Cuff Tears -

The conservative treatment options for rotator cuff tear are:

Rest.

Shoulder sling.

Pain medication Injection of a steroid (cortisone) and a local anaesthetic in the subacromial space of the affected shoulder to help decrease the inflammation and pain.

Certain exercises.

Physiotherapy.

Surgical Treatment for Rotator Cuff Tears -

The various treatment options for rotator cuff tears include:

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair:

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is an advanced minimally invasive procedure in which repair of a torn rotator cuff is performed through small keyhole incisions. The procedure causes very little damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Most patient recover quickly and can return to their normal activities with minimum delay.

Reverse Shoulder Replacement:

Reverse total shoulder replacement is an advanced surgical technique specifically designed for rotator cuff tear arthropathy, a condition where the patient suffers from both shoulder arthritis and a rotator cuff tear.