The calcified supraspinatus Tendinopathy usually resolves with conservative treatment within a few weeks. The failure of conservative treatment for 3-5 months, usually leads to surgical treatment.
The surgery is performed arthroscopically using a camera, in which the region is removed and if required calcification sutured tendon. Also performed akromioplastiki to prevent relapse.
Upon removal of the patient from the surgery required minimum analgesia and prophylactic antibiotic treatment.
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What is the procedure before surgery ;
Performed to prepare for surgery. Performed x-rays, blood tests and ECG . Take a complete medical history with emphasis on cardiac and respiratory problems, allergies or previous surgery. Becomes final check by a cardiologist and anaisthisiologo.I process is usually done a few hours before surgery .
required keeping patients in the hospital ;
The patient may have been discharged on the same day .
What kind of anesthesia required ;
This is determined in consultation with the anesthesiologist , but in most cases required general anesthesia .
What is the recovery time after surgery ;
The return to full activities is around 3 to 4 months .
Are there risks after surgery ;
The complication rate arthroscopy is less than 1% when performed by trained orthopedic cheirourgous.Ta percentages are much lower than with open surgery.