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Shoulder pain in Guadalajara

Orthopedic orthopedic traumatologist in Guadalajara

Esteban Castro Contreras - Doctoralia.com.mx

How shoulder pain affects your life

Limited movement

Even the simplest shoulder and arm movements can become very difficult and cause pain.

Swelling

Swelling is the body's natural reaction to injury, which is the most common cause of pain.

Pain

The pain can vary according to the severity of the injury, it can be moderate or even a sharp pain.

Creaking and stiffness

You may notice cracking, popping or "popping" sounds when making shoulder movements.

Rotator cuff injury

Severity of injury

The tendons in the cuff area may tear. It may only be mildly irritated, but in other cases, a complete tear may occur.

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Causes: Rotator cuff injuries

There are a variety of reasons why the cuff tendon may tear, but the most common are from injury, overuse or natural wear and tear.

Rotator cuff treatment

There are currently two treatment options: non-surgical treatment, which includes physical therapy or other treatments, and surgical treatment, with different types of surgery.

Arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery

A small camera is used which is introduced through a small cut.

Open rotator cuff surgery

A larger opening is made and the lesion is repaired with common instruments.

Mini-open rotator cuff surgery (mini-open)

An arthroscope is used first, followed by other surgical instruments.

Common shoulder complaints

Inflammation of the tendon (bursitis or tendinitis)

Instability

Osteoarthritis

Tendon tear

Fracture (broken bone)

Rotator cuff injury

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Accident shoulder injury

Today, the vast majority of these injuries are caused by sports accidents, affecting young people, and if they are not properly treated, they produce a serious disability in the medium and long term.

Management options

Shoulder surgery has advanced gigantically in our country, having nowadays innumerable management options for each and every one of the diseases that afflict it. However, the most fundamental part to get to it, is that you have an attention by a specialist in shoulder surgery.

Minimal invasion

More than 90% of the surgeries are minimally invasive with fabulous results in the short term, accompanied by a good physical rehabilitation and medical guidance, the patient returns to his daily activities in a short time.

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