E3- RTC tear-Labrum Tears Flashcards
what type of impingement is a RTC tear
secondary
you are tearing tissues causing instability within the jt
what can cause acute RTC tears
high UE velocity
heavy lifting
impact of FOOSH
how can a RTC tear be from degeneration
tendinosis tears from repetitive overhead activities
what structures are involved with RTC tear
supra/infraspinatus
labrum
biceps tendon
what is a SLAP tear
superior labral ant/post tear
how can a SLAP tear occur
gradual degeneration
excessive contraction of bicep tendon
what are the S&S with RTC tear
increased pain with overhead activities
painful arc around 90 deg ele
what can be found in a scan for RTC tear
RST- weak and painful (FLX, ABD, IR)
ST- possible +
Sp. Test- + for cuff and maybe labrum/bicep
how do we treat RTC tear
treat as worse case of hypermobility
what is the ultimate MET purpose for RTC tear
stabilization
tissue proliferation
what can be beneficial with degenerative tears of RTC
early ROM
accelerated recovery in most
what is the biggest predictor of a RTC tear going into surgery
pt negative perception
what are other factors taking into consideration for a pt to have RTC reconstruction sx
size of tear
retraction
fatty infiltration
age
pain
what is the corticosteriod injection with RTC tear
no evidence of effectiveness
does allow for window of opportunity to progress pt
what is an arthroscopic with arthroplasty
sewing back together and reattaching to the bone
full ROM under anesthesia
what are the outcomes of PT with degenerative tears
successful
especially for this with small, partial tears or unfit for sx
what are the outcomes of Sx with degenerative tears
good clinical outcome with pain, ROM, strength, quality of life, and sleep
what does radiology outcomes contradict Sx and PT outcomes for degenerative tears
structures doesn’t have to entirely change to have better function or symptoms
what are the outcomes of PT with acute small to medium tears
may help
what are the outcomes of Sx with acute small to medium tears
no difference from PT or slightly more beneficial
more critical for young people due to higher activity levels
what are the outcomes of PT with full thickness/multi-tendon tear
may help in low demand patients or unfit for sx
increase the likelihood of tear progression and other tissue damage
what are the outcomes of Sx with full thickness/multi-tendon tear
80% satisfaction
why would we do a RTSA
irreparable tears- tendon distance is too far apart due to shortening to pull back together
what are the benefits of RTSA
pain relief, function, and active elevation