2024 AANA/ISAKOS Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Debate Introduction: 55-Year-Old Female With Atraumatic Massive Cuff Tear With Pseudoparalysis

Debate Introduction: 55-Year-Old Female With Atraumatic Massive Cuff Tear With Pseudoparalysis

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This segment features a 55-year-old female with a significant cuff tear and limited shoulder movement for two years. Despite failed conservative treatments, including injections and physiotherapy, her pain persists and affects her sleep. The physical exam reveals dyskinesia, pseudoparesis, and atrophy. MRIs show significant tendon retraction. The options discussed include repair by Dr. John Kelly, Superior Capsular Reconstruction (SCR) by Tarouh Mihara, and lower trap exercises by Bassam El-Hassan to address the patient's condition.

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Jonathan B. Ticker, M.D., FAANA & Ivan H. Wong, M.D., FAANA

Keywords

cuff tear

shoulder movement

conservative treatments

Superior Capsular Reconstruction

tendon retraction