Does My Rotator Cuff Tear Require Surgery?
OrthoInfo Podcast: Season 1, Episode 6
Brought to you by OrthoInfo and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
In this episode, Shariff K. Bishai, DO, FAAOS, and Daniel Acevedo, MD, FAAOS, discuss one of the most common shoulder injuries: rotator cuff tears. The conversation is designed to help people who have or suspect they have a rotator cuff tear understand whether repair surgery may — or may not — be a good option for them, and what to consider before agreeing to surgery.
Drs. Bishai and Acevedo explain the different types of rotator cuff injuries, common symptoms, when to see a doctor for shoulder pain, and which specialist to see initially. They talk about which patients may benefit from nonsurgical treatments like physical therapy and cortisone (steroid) shots, and when surgery is likely to be recommended. And in addition to explaining how they repair a rotator cuff tear, they walk listeners through what to expect after surgery, including pain management, rehab, and return to activity.
Host: Shariff K. Bishai, DO, FAAOS, Shoulder & Sports Medicine Surgeon, Detroit Orthopaedic Institute; member, American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (ASES); member, OrthoInfo Editorial Board
Guest: Daniel Acevedo, MD, FAAOS, Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon, Los Angeles Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists, Tarzana, Calif.; member, American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
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