Shoulder Surgery Guadalajara

The Shoulder is the joint of the body with greater movement, requires multiple structures (bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles) working in harmony to perform the most basic functions (eating, grooming, dressing). The structures most frequently affected are the tendons of the Rotating Magus. ( Shoulder Surgery ) The traumatologist is the specialist for this shoulder surgery.

THE ROTATING CUFF

The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles that arise from the shoulder (also known as the scapula or scapula) of the part of the back, with tendons in charge of fixing to the head or ball of the humerus (the bone located at the top of the arm). These muscles and tendons are responsible for lifting and twisting the arms. They also help to firmly hold the ball of the humerus in the shoulder cavity.

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ROTATOR CUFF

ROTATOR CUFF INJURY

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GRAVITY OF THE INJURY

The tendons in the rondero cuff area may tear. Occasionally, the tendon may only be slightly irritated, but in other cases, it may suffer a complete tear.

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WHAT CAUSES THE INJURY?

There are a variety of reasons why the sleeve tendon can tear, but the most common are due to an injury (fall or blow), excessive use or natural physical wear.

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TREATMENT OPTIONS

Currently there are two treatment options, the non-surgical where physical therapy or other treatments are included, and the surgical, with different types of surgery.

Anthropogenic surgery

A small camera is used which is intruded by a small cut

Open Surgery

A larger opening is made and the injury is repaired with common instruments

Mini-open surgery

First an arthroscope is used and then other surgical instruments

SYMPTOM

HOW YOUR LIFE SHOULD BE AFFECTED BY YOUR SHOULDER PAIN

Limited movement

Even the simplest movements of the shoulder and arm can be very difficult and cause pain.

Pain

Pain may vary depending on the severity of the injury, it may be moderate or even severe pain.

Swelling

Swelling is a natural reaction of the body to injuries, which is the most common cause of pain.

Crunches and stiffness

You may notice cracking, popping, or "booming" when the shoulder moves.

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LOCATION

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ARTHROCENTRAL GUADALAJARA CENTRO

Calle Calderón de la Barca 29
Arcos Vallarta
Phone: +52 33 3616.4040

ARTHROCENTRAL GUADALAJARA SUR

Av. Lopez Mateos Sur
Plaza Provenza Center
Phone: +52 33 2003.7743

CENTRO MÉDICO VALLE REAL

Av Aviación 4075
Plaza Porta Real
Phone: +52 33 1371.3143

HOSPITAL TERRANOVA

Av. Terranova 556
esq. Manuel Acuña
Phone: +52 33 3641.2040

TIJUANA

Calle 4ta (Díaz Miron) #7201
Between G & H streets, Downtown area
Phone: 33 3616.4040