Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems that affect quality of life. The loss of functionality of the upper extremity, the difficulty in simple movements, such as dressing or removing an object, and night pain are everyday life for many people. In many cases, behind these symptoms there is a tendon rupture on the shoulder, a condition that needs surgical rehabilitation.
Shoulder tendons
The tendon diseases On the shoulder, as is the rupture, they are suffering from many people who are experiencing severe pain and great difficulty in their daily lives.
The most common lesions include:
- Tendonitis (inflammation due to stress).
- Lime tendonitis (calcium salts deposition).
- Infack Syndrome (tendon pressure under the noodle).
- Partial or complete tendon rupture (splitting of tendon continuity).
The most severe form is the rupture of the tendon of the petal, which leads to inability to drive, pain and progressive wear of the joint if not treated early.
What are the symptoms of tendon rupture?
The tendon rupture usually manifests with:
- Pain, mainly on the anterior or side surface of the shoulder.
- Inability to lift the hand.
- Difficulty sleeping (especially on the side of the injured shoulder).
- Feeling of “catching” or blocking.
- Loss of power and functionality.
If not treated in time, the rupture can be expanded and irreversible, causing degenerative shoulder lesions.
Arthroscopic tendon rupture restoration on the shoulder
OR arthroscopy It is the most sophisticated method of restoring tendon rupture. It is a minimally invasive technique performed through very small holes.
In this way:
- The underlying tissues are not injured.
- No stitches on the skin are required.
- Postoperative pain is minimized.
- The aesthetic effect is excellent.
- The patient returns home on the same day without the need for hospitalization.
The tendon is repaired accurately, with the help of a special camera and tools imported into the joint.
Surgery
Pioneering in the field of shoulder surgery, in Athens Medical Center The method applies Shoulder arthroscopy without general anesthesia (Awake Shoulder Surgery).
In this technique:
- General anesthesia is avoided, reducing dangers and accelerating recovery.
- The patient is awake during surgery.
- He can talk to the surgeon, listen to explanations and actively participate.
- Anesthesia is a regional with a nervous blockage, ensuring complete absence of pain.
The patient’s experience is mild, painless and safe, while recovery literally starts on the same day.
Shoulder tendon rupture no longer needs to be associated with months of suffering or difficult surgeries. With the help of arthroscopy, and especially technique without general anesthesia, patients now have a definitive, fast and human solution to their problem.
Written by Dr. Andreas LeonidouOrthopedic surgeon, manager Clinical minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, Athens Medical Center
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