Supra spinatus tendon is the one responsible for arm elevation. It is a part of what’s called the cuff tendons around the shoulder. Sometimes it is injured alone or might this be accompanied with other cuff tendons (Sunscapularis – Infra spinouts-Long head of biceps). This could be partial or complete

Indications:

A complete tendon rupture doesn’t heal and it causes dysfunction of the affected shoulder and this necessities repair. Sometimes it is needed in partial injuries as well.

 

Description:

Clean the edges of the tear and fix it to the bone with anchors. widening of the subacromial space may be needed as well (SAD; please read previously)

 

Expected time of surgery:

2-3 hour

 

Implants used:

3-6 anchors

 

Types of anesthesia:

General/Regional Interscalene block

 

Hospital stay:

Discharge on the same day of surgery or overnight stay

 

Post operative plan:

The patient is advised to use a broad arm sling with chest immobilizer in the first 4-6 weeks.  Only pendulous exercises may be allowed out of the sling after the first 2 weeks.