{"id":371,"date":"2026-10-21T11:07:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asicclinic.com\/knowledge-base\/?post_type=dgkb_article&p=371"},"modified":"2026-10-21T11:07:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:07:52","slug":"can-arthroscopy-treat-a-rotator-cuff-tear","status":"publish","type":"dgkb_article","link":"https:\/\/asicclinic.com\/knowledge-base\/articles\/can-arthroscopy-treat-a-rotator-cuff-tear\/","title":{"rendered":"Can arthroscopy treat a rotator cuff tear?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yes. Many rotator cuff tears can be treated using arthroscopic shoulder surgery.<\/a><\/strong> Through small incisions, the surgeon can examine the damaged tendon and, where appropriate, repair it back to the bone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, not every rotator cuff tear needs surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-surgical treatment may be appropriate when<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • The tear is small<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Symptoms are manageable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Shoulder strength is reasonably preserved<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The patient has lower physical demands<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Physiotherapy improves pain and movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Treatment may include physiotherapy, activity modification, pain medication, and other non-surgical measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When arthroscopic repair may be considered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Surgery may be considered when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    • Pain persists despite appropriate treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Significant weakness is present<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The tear is large or complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The injury occurred suddenly after trauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shoulder function is significantly affected<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The patient needs strong shoulder function for work or sports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      What happens during arthroscopic repair?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The surgeon inserts a small camera into the shoulder and evaluates the tendon, cartilage, labrum, and surrounding structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The torn rotator cuff tendon can then be repaired using specialised instruments and anchors where appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Dr. Atul Mishra<\/strong> has specific training in shoulder arthroscopy from the University of Arizona and treats rotator cuff tears and other shoulder conditions using arthroscopic techniques where suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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