Question 1

what does high grade partial undersurface supraspinatus tear mean?

Accepted Answer

Near complete tear: The rotator cuff of your shoulder is composed of 4 muscle and the supraspinatus is the on sitting on top--see pic.  High grade partial tear means it is dangerously close to a complete tear. In this case, it means only the top portion/layer of this muscle is still attached; thus caution or else a complete tear can occur. Consult doc and physical therapist for care. Good luck.

Question 2

what does a "full thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon" mean?

Accepted Answer

Rotator Cuff Tear: If you are 31 and have a full thickness tear of your suprspinatous tendon, you have a problem.  The supraspinatous is one of the 4 muscles that make up your rotator cuff.  Tears at your age are unusual, often due to trauma and should generally be repaired with surgery.  See an orthopaedist to get it checked out.

Question 3

i have a moderate grade partial thickness tear of supraspinatus from a fall.  i am 48 years old.  is surgery recommended. the tear was 12mm.

Accepted Answer

Substantial: That sounds like a pretty substantial teal, but surgical decision depends more on how it affects you.  If causing significant pain or weakness, surgery or , sometimes physical therapy , are the best options.

Question 4

does physiotherapy help in partial supraspinatus tear?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Partial thickness(articular or bursal sided)rotator cuff tears esp. In someone only 27 yrs.Old may respond to a rotator cuff strengthening program.... If pain or weakness ( or instability, possibly) worsen than arthroscopic  debridement or repair(depending on the thickness of the tear) can be performed in conjunction w/ decompression or capsular plication. See an experienced shoulder specialist.

Question 5

any alternative to surgery for complete subscapularis and supraspinatus tears?

Accepted Answer

: Even surgery may not be helpful.  These are significant tears of the shoulder rotator cuff.  Many people chose not to have surgery, and do physical therapy and muscle strengthening, and learn to live with less strength and range of motion in their shoulder. Good luck to you!

Question 6

high grade partial thickness bursal surface tear distal junction supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons?

Accepted Answer

Rotator cuff tear: That is just a fancy way to say you have torn your rotator cuff.  The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that allow you to move your arm away from your body.  The good thing about your cases is a partial tear can heal, where in a complete tear the ends pull apart and the tear can not heal.  Thank you for the question.

Question 7

is surgery only the option to fix a 6mm linear lesion partial rim rent tear of the supraspinatus tendon?

Accepted Answer

Rotator cuff: For partial tears often physical therapy is effective. Talk to your doctor about a referral to therapy prior to surgery.

Question 8

i have a 9 mm full tear of supraspinatus tendon. in the anterior footplate. is surgery needed? assuming so. anything i should know?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes....: 9mm tear still means that the other half (posterior) of your supraspinatus is intact.  If the pain is minimal and you can avoid overhead activity then you can wait and see if it fully tears before you undergo surgery.  Some would say that eventually it will completely tear so better just to get it over with now.

Question 9

my 40yr f old friend has high grade partial thickness instrasubstance tear involving the distal supraspinatus tendon 80%thickness is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Rotator cuff: Classic baseball pitcher injury. Will need to see orthopedist for surgical repair and further rehabilitation.

Question 10

is surgery required when diagnosis says full-thickness tear of supraspinatus tendon is seen? been 4 mos. what's consequence when surgery is not done?

Accepted Answer

Supraspinatus tear: If you want a chance for a full recovery surgery is your best option. Otherwise you will have signficantly reduced function (plus ongiong pain) in that shoulder. If you do opt for surgery. make sure you do it some place where anesthesia will do an interscalene block for post op pain relief. Shoulder surgery is particularly painful after surgery.

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I have a moderate grade partial thickness tear of supraspinatus from a fall. i am 48 years old. is surgery recommended. the tear was 12mm.

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Does physiotherapy help in partial supraspinatus tear?

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Any alternative to surgery for complete subscapularis and supraspinatus tears?

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High grade partial thickness bursal surface tear distal junction supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons?

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Is surgery only the option to fix a 6mm linear lesion partial rim rent tear of the supraspinatus tendon?

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I have a 9 mm full tear of supraspinatus tendon. in the anterior footplate. is surgery needed? assuming so. anything i should know?

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My 40yr f old friend has high grade partial thickness instrasubstance tear involving the distal supraspinatus tendon 80%thickness is this bad?

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Is surgery required when diagnosis says full-thickness tear of supraspinatus tendon is seen? been 4 mos. what's consequence when surgery is not done?

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