Jonathan has injured his rotator cuff playing professional football. Discuss and explain what treatments Jonathan will undergo and what, if any, complications he may have
a. Describe a rotator cuff tear.
b. Explain to Jonathan what procedure(s) he may possibly have.
c. What are the signs and symptoms?
d. With what types of testing is the diagnosis made?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Tear or tears in the tendon connecting the muscles to the head of the humerus
b. If NSAIDs, limited mobility and rest do not help; arthroscopy may be needed for repair and debridement
Other procedures include acromioplasty with tendon repair.
Medical management depends on injury extension.
Physical therapy for mobility is range of motion.
c. Symptoms are pain and limited movement and mobility of the arm and shoulder
d. Diagnosis can be made by physical exam, radiography, arthrography, MRI, and arthroscopy.
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