Each of the shoulders contains a group of muscles and other soft tissues referred to as the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff provides a great deal of stability to the shoulder joint and gives the arm a wide range of movement. If one of the tendons in the rotator cuff is torn due to an injury, then it can restrict the use of your arm. This can make it hard to carry out regular tasks, work duties, or participate in sports. In cases where the tear is minor, it may be possible to recover by taking a break and going through physical therapy. However, in a lot of situations when the tear is more serious, surgery may be required. Southern California Hip Institute (SCHI), led by board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tigran Garabekyan, provides rotator cuff surgery to patients in Los Angeles, Century City, Beverly Hills, CA, and surrounding locations.
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Depending on the extent of your injury, tears to the rotator cuff can sometimes be treated with PRP injections and physical therapy. For more serious injuries, arthroscopic surgery is recommended. Surgery is minimally invasive and involves repairing the tendon and reattaching it to the bone.
Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery
After your surgery, it is critical to follow your surgeon’s post-op instructions to avoid re-injury to the shoulder. By doing this, you will guarantee a calm recovery and the least amount of pain during the process. You will need to have your arm in a sling at all times, and you will start physical therapy a few weeks later. With a series of physical activities observed by your surgeon and physical therapist, you will eventually restore your full range of motion. You should continue with the exercises you were taught in physical therapy for about four to six months to keep the shoulder strong. Southern California Hip Institute (SCHI), led by board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tigran Garabekyan, provides rotator cuff surgery to patients in Los Angeles, Century City, Beverly Hills, CA, and surrounding locations.
Contact the Southern California Hip Institute
Dr. Tigran Garabekyan is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip preservation. To learn more about Southern California Hip Institute or to schedule a consultation, click here to contact us or call:
Century City / Los Angeles: 310.595.1030
Serving patients in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Century City, West Hollywood, North Hollywood Encino, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Burbank, Glendale and other neighboring cities in the greater Los Angeles, California area.
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