Shoulder Tendon Rupture: Exercise or Arthroscopic Treatment?

Shoulder tendon ruptures are common orthopedic conditions affecting quality of life, causing pain, weakness, and reduced mobility.

Ioannis Korbakis, Orthopedic Surgeon, emphasizes that early treatment is important to avoid deterioration.

The rupture involves partial or complete tearing of one or more tendons of the rotator cuff, which stabilize the shoulder joint.

Symptoms: Pain (especially at night), reduced strength, a feeling of "locking", and muscle atrophy.

Diagnosis: Clinical examination, ultrasound, and MRI.

Treatment:

• Conservative: Physiotherapy, unloading, injections.
• Surgical (arthroscopic): When the damage is severe or does not respond to conservative treatment.

The choice of treatment depends on the severity of the rupture.

Mr. Korbakis advises not to ignore persistent shoulder pain for early diagnosis and treatment.