Rotator Cuff Tendonitis BY CATHY BESMAR Synonyms to
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis BY: CATHY BESMAR
Synonyms to disorder Supraspinatus Tendinitis Subdeltoid bursitis Partial tear of rotator cuff injury Photo source: Orthoinfo
Description Rotator cuff tendons become irritated Most common shoulder tendon disorder Associated with abducted shoulders, elevated elbows, repeated overhead motions Photo source: Harvard health
Causes Rotator cuff tendon has areas where there is very poor blood supply hence weakened shoulder Weak shoulders and excessive force = torn rotator cuff Could occur at any age Caused by lifting heavy objects Photo source: BLS
Predisposing Factors Working in industries with heavy lifting or sports Risk of injury increases with age Photo Sources: OSHA
Symptoms, diagnosis & limitations Pain Can disturb sleep, especially if you lie on that shoulder Can be difficult to comb your hair or reach behind back May be accompanied by arm weakness Partial tear: may cause pain only; still allows arm to be raised Complete tear: causes pain, causes inability to sleep on affected side Diagnosis: through MRI
Occupational causes Lifting heavy objects Occupations such as: painters, carpenters, sports players Picture source: BLS
Treatment Avoiding activities that cause pain Applying cold packs to your shoulder three to four times per day Taking NSAIDS like ibuprofen and naproxen Doctor may prescribe physical therapy Doctor may give cortisone shot May need surgery Picture source: Very Well Health
Short and long term effects SHORT TERM EFFECTS: LONG TERM EFFECTS: Cannot sleep on side with tendonitis May take months to heal which would take time out of work Cannot lift heavy object with that arm May have to change work functions as your arm heals If does not heal properly, could affect every day life
Statistical prevalence and Costs associated with it Little information is known about rotator cuff incidence rate One study was conducted in 2010 that consisted of 683 people in Japanese mountain village 229 males and 454 females with a mean age of 57. 9 20. 7% had rotator cuff tears, 36% had rotator cuff tears with symptoms, 16. 9% had rotator cuff tears but were asymptomatic, In conclusion, 20. 7% of 1366 shoulders had rotator cuff tears Risk factors included age, history of trauma, and dominant arm
Prevention methods Good posture in the shoulder blades Stretching Strengthening exercise Avoid reaching overhead Avoid using arms to push off from a chair Physical therapy that strengthens rotator cuff muscles can make shoulder less prone to injury
Available Fixes and associated costs of this equipment Forklift: $5200 Pulley system: $161. 99 Another person helping lift item up to reduce strain on shoulder Lifting nets: $847. 56 Chain slings, 2 metal chains: $250. 92 Picture Source: OSHA
References Ortho. Info [Internet]. C 2019 [cited 11 Feburary 2020]. Available from https: //orthoinfo. aaos. org/en/diseases--conditions/rotator-cuff-tears Harvard Health [Internet]. C 2020 [cited 11 February 2020]. Available from https: //www. health. harvard. edu/a_to_z/rotator-cuff-injury-a-to-z Bureau of Labor Statistics [Internet]. C 2019 [cited 11 February 2020]. Available from https: //www. bls. gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/boilermakers. htm OSHA [Internet]. [cited 11 February 2020]. Available from https: //www. osha. gov/SLTC/etools/electricalcontractors/materials/heavy. html Bureau Labor Statistics [Internet]. C 2019 [cited 11 February 2020] Available from https: //www. bls. gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/painters-construction-andmaintenance. htm Very Well Health [Internet]. C 2020 [cited 11 February 2020] Available from https: //www. verywellhealth. com/rotator-cuff-tears-2549783 US Cargo Control [Internet]. C 2020 [cited 11 February 2020] Available from https: //www. uscargocontrol. com/932 -x-3 -Crosby-2 -Leg-Chain-Sling-w-Sling-Hooks-Grade-100
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