Physiotherapy After the Supraspinatus Muscle Tendon Reconstruction – Case Study

Journal Title: Fizjoterapia Polska - Year 2016, Vol 16, Issue 4

Abstract

Introduction. Trauma or degenerative disorders associated with age are the most common cause of loss of functions within the structures of the rotator cuff. The arthroscopic treatment of the rotator cuff is a therapy applied more and more often, due to the potential benefits of very small incisions. Research Goal. The aim of the study is to present the effects of physiotherapy after the arthroscopic treatment of damage to the supraspinatus tendon, within the period from 5th to 16th week after the surgery. Materials and Methods. The patient (47 years old) diagnosed with the supraspinatus tendon rupture of 7.5mm, had undergone the arthroscopic suturing of the supraspinatus muscle, with the use of the right shoulder joint anchor. Within the study, there have been performed: pain assessment using the Laitinen Scale, VAS, evaluation of the joint mobility, Hawkins Test, Neer Test, Jobe Test, Drop Arm Test and the Constant Shoulder Score. The patient has been subjected to a rehabilitation treatment within the period from 6th to 16th week after the surgery. Results. After 16 weeks of the rehabilitation treatment, there has been achieved the range improvement of adduction, abduction and rotation, and the decrease of pain sensation. Hawkins Test – negative; Neer Test – negative; Drop Arm Test – negative; in the Jobe Test, the patient was not able to abduct the arm against resistance to the degree of 90°, there was no pain sensation. In the assessment of the Constant Shoulder Score, the patient scored 94 out of 100 points available. Conclusions. The physiotherapy, applied within the period from 6th to 16th week after the arthroscopic treatment of the rotator cuff damage, has caused the reduction of pain sensation, improved mobility range, muscle strength and better functioning of the treated shoulder joint.

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Elżbieta Ciejka, Robert Santorek, Grzegorz Mąkosa

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Elżbieta Ciejka, Robert Santorek, Grzegorz Mąkosa (2016). Physiotherapy After the Supraspinatus Muscle Tendon Reconstruction – Case Study. Fizjoterapia Polska, 16(4), 116-121. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-279658