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Where is the rotator cuff located?
It is the bone at the top of your shoulder. Where the arm meets the torso. To be a little more specific, the rotator cuff is not a bone, but actually four muscles (the Teres Minor, the Infraspinatus, the Supraspinatus and the Subscapularis if you want to know specifics) that get their name because they help rotate the arm and provide stability for the shoulder. ! Dr. B.
Term for rotator cuff muscles and deltoid when the elbow is flexed?
its either agonists, antagonists, synergists, or a fixator. i know this may not help if you are doing the worksheet from Dr. Adcocks lab but hopefully these narrow it down to four for some people (-:
How can you get rid of rotator cuff pain?
When a patient suffers from Rotator Cuff Pain, it is always important that the patient rests the affected area. Doctor consultation is important to know how to effectively treat this problem. Normally physicians recommend patients to use ice to remove any inflammation or swelling. Also after some time, it is best to use hot compress in order to reduce the pain. Also using non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen also helps in reducing the pain.
I'm in softball right now and my shoulder and elbow hurt all the time Why is that If I got a tear in my tricep area how would I know because muscles don't show on the x-rays?
check for a shoulder impingement, or a labral/rotator cuff tear
Rotator cuff repair?
DefinitionRotator cuff repair is a type of surgery to fix a torn tendon in the shoulder. The procedure can be done with a large ("open") incision or with shoulder arthroscopy, which uses small button-hole sized incisions.DescriptionThe rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that form a cuff over the shoulder joint. These muscles and tendons hold the arm in its "ball and socket" joint and help the shoulder to rotate. The role of the tendons is to hold the powerful shoulder muscles to the shoulder and arm bones. The tendons can be torn from overuse or injury.Your doctor will first check your shoulder with a small camera (arthroscope) to look at the tear and determine if it can be fixed. The arthroscope is inserted into the shoulder through a small poke-hole. The camera is connected to a video monitor. The surgeon looks around the entire joint to check the cartilage, tendons, and ligaments of your shoulder.After evaluating the shoulder joint, the surgeon places the camera in the space above the rotator cuff tendons, called the subacromial space. The surgeon can check the area above the rotator cuff, clean out inflamed or damaged tissue, and remove a bone spur (subacromial spur).If a tear is going to be fixed, the surgeon may perform the surgery with a larger, open incision. Other surgeons use the arthroscope and 1 to 3 additional small poke-holes or smaller incisions to perform the surgery. The additional small incisions allow the surgeon to insert other instruments to repair damaged tissue.The goal is to attach the tendon back to the bone where it tore off. The tendon is attached with sutures. Small rivets (called suture anchors) are often used to help attach the tendon to the bone. The suture anchors can be made of metal or material that dissolves over time, and do not need to be removed.At the end of the surgery, the incisions are closed, and a dressing is applied. If arthroscopy was performed, most surgeons take pictures of the procedure from the video monitor to show you what was found and what was done.Why the Procedure Is PerformedRotator cuff repair may be recommended for shoulder problems such as:Torn rotator cuff with weakness and painPain, especially using the arm overheadA bone spur or inflammation around the rotator cuffRisksThe risks for any anesthesia are:Allergic reactions to medicationsProblems breathingThe risks for any surgery are:BleedingInfectionNerve damageAdditional risks include:Stiffness of the shoulderFailure of the surgery to relieve symptomsFailure of the repair to healWeakness of the shoulderAfter the ProcedureSurgery to repair a torn rotator cuff is usually very successful at relieving pain in the shoulder. The procedure may not always return strength to the shoulder. Rotator cuff repair can require a long recovery period, especially if the tear was large.In many cases, arthroscopy reduces the need to surgically open the shoulder joint. This can result in less pain and stiffness. In cases of repair, the body still needs to heal after arthroscopic surgery, just as if it were open surgery, so the overall recovery time will still be long.Outlook (Prognosis)The recovery can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months, depending on the size of the tear and other factors. You may have to wear a sling for 1 to 6 weeks after surgery. Pain is usually managed with medications.When you can return to work or play sports will depend on the surgery that was performed, but it will usually take several months to resume your regular activities.Physical therapy may help you to regain the motion and strength of your shoulder. The length of therapy will depend on the repair that was performed.ReferencesMatsen FA III, Fehringer EV, Lippitt SB, Wirth MA, Rockwood CA Jr. Rotator cuff. In: Rockwood CA Jr, Matsen FA III, Wirth MA, Lippitt SB, eds. The Shoulder. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 17.Miller RH II, Dlabach JA. Shoulder and elbow injuries. In: Canale ST, Beatty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 44.
What is a good exercise for a torn rotator cuff?
*IMPORTANT* - Get your doctor's clearance before starting any exercise for a joint injury. Also, no exercise can heal rotator cuff. It can increase mobility and decrease pain. One of the most gentle exercises for rotator cuff is to stand beside a wall with the affected shoulder facing the wall. Put your fingertips on the wall and step out//away from the wall until your arm is level with your shoulder and only the fingertips are touching the wall. Now, "walk" your fingers up the wall as far as you can. Stop if pain. Then, walk your fingers back down the wall. Repeat 10x and redo the exercise up to 3 times a day. A second exercise.... Put your affected arm straight down, with your hand on the side of your hip. Raise your arm as high as you can without pain. Now pretend you are moving your arm in the air, from 3 pm position to 11 am position... so, 3, 2, 1, 12, 11.... then go backward, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3. Repeat the whole sequence at least 5x. Hint: This exercise will make it easier to reach behind your back, such as to put on your coat or wipe yourself. The pain from a torn rotator cuff can take months to calm down. The exercises will help, but need done regularly.
What are the chances of plastic surgery going wrong?
There is always a chance that your surgery can go wrong. One has to remember that no one surgeon is perfect and the human element always poses a threat to a perfect procedure. When deciding on where to get your plastic surgery done, it is always advisable to do your research and look at the track record of a surgeon. This alone should be some sort of indicator when choosing a surgeon.
What is the best gift to give to an executive?
It'd be best to know his interests. For a general gift, cuff links and a good pen would be appreciated. For cuff links, http://www.cufflinks.com/, and engraving pens, http://www.penheaven.co.uk/.
Did Michael Jackson have laser surgery?
Laser eye surgery, no. Surgery using a laser instead of a scalpel, impossible to know, the only person/people who would know that is the surgeons.
Can you disabled from knee replacement?
Yes, if the prosthesis is faulty or it's put in wrong. I know two people who had to have the procedure done again; they were knock-kneed after the surgery and had a lot of difficulty walking.
What amount of money can a person sue for in a worker's compensation case for a particular kind of injury?
This question cannot be answered with any reasonable certainty. There are too many variables that would affect the result. Is this a full or partial injury? Is this some percentage of full or partial injury? Is this temporary or permanent? Does it prevent a return to the usual job or usual income? Is this an accident off the job or partially off the job? Most important is what do the state's worker' compensation statutes fix for a particular type of injury. (Some states set dollar amounts for certain injuries.) The best answer to this question is "It depends..." I know, typical lawyer talk, but it is true. I will let you know...i was just approved in ohio....soo...I was fired right after i tore my rotator cuff, and collected unemployment cause unemployment thought they let me go unjustly. I will let you know...i was just approved in ohio....soo...I was fired right after i tore my rotator cuff, and collected unemployment cause unemployment thought they let me go unjustly.
Can cufflinks be worn with any shirt?
No you need a shirt with french cuffs that has a whole on the top part of the cuff and bottom as apposed to having a hole on the top of the cuff and a button on the bottom, it is possible for a shirt to have both a button and a hole on the bottom but make sure you know what kind of shirt it is before you buy it thinking you can use cuff links with it.
