Our orthopaedic surgeons
At Gleneagles Hospital, our bone specialists help patients undergoing rotator cuff repair surgery return to an active lifestyle with their expertise and skill in surgical technology and focused care.
A shoulder rotator cuff repair is a surgery to repair torn muscles at the shoulder joint.
The shoulder joint is a ball and socket connection supported by a group of muscles and tendons that facilitate a wide range of 3-dimensional movements.
Acute injury, overuse and strain can cause tears in the rotator cuff muscles. Age-related wear and tear can also cause tendon degeneration.
Rotator cuff tears can be either partial or complete. A muscle that is frayed or damaged is considered a partial rotator cuff tear. A complete tear is when the damage extends all the way to the tendon or pulls the tendon off the bone.
Although rotator cuff tears can sometimes go unnoticed, especially if there is no shoulder pain, it is quite common to experience symptoms such as:
Minor injuries to the rotator cuff can be managed non-surgically with:
You will need to undergo shoulder rotator cuff repair if you have serious or complete rotator cuff tears or injuries which do not heal completely. If left untreated, these symptoms could lead to frozen shoulder and arthritis.
Your doctor will suggest surgery when there is significant loss of shoulder function or persistent symptoms that are unresponsive to non-surgical treatment.
Shoulder rotator cuff repair is a safe procedure, with low risk of complications. However, like any other surgery, it carries a small risk.
Common surgical complications include:
At Gleneagles Hospital, patients come from all over the region to Singapore for the expertise of our orthopaedic surgeons.
Our patients undergoing rotator cuff repair surgery receive comprehensive diagnosis and treatment from our team of medical professionals including occupational and physiotherapists, as they heal in the comfort of our private hospital.
Private healthcare can be affordable. Use our Hospital Bill Estimator to determine the estimated cost of this procedure. If you have hospital insurance, find out how you can use your insurance.
At Gleneagles Hospital, our bone specialists help patients undergoing rotator cuff repair surgery return to an active lifestyle with their expertise and skill in surgical technology and focused care.
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