Anterior and Posterior Shoulder X-Ray in Large Tear Shows the Head of the Humerus Close to the Underside of the Mcv Bone.



Figure 1.17. Gerber test42

The above test has the disadvantage that it cannot be performed when the patient has limited internal rotation of the arm due to pain and is only positive when at least 75% of the tendon is damaged, so it is not an accurate test when there is damage to the upper part of the subscapularis tendon.

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Therefore, to test the upper part of the subscapularis tendon, we use the Bear Hug test. This test is positive when the patient places his hand on the opposite shoulder that is painful, or when the examiner lifts his hand off the shoulder, there is pain.

Figure 1.18. Bear hug test46

Test to detect large rotator cuff tears:

Drop arm test : This test is common in complete and large tears of CX.




Figure 1.19. Falling arm test 42.

1.3.1.3. Paraclinical

a. Routine X-ray47,48

Includes anteroposterior shoulder X-ray and Lamy lateral shoulder X-ray

Based on the anteroposterior view, we can determine the shape of the greater tuberosity of the humerus, the humeral head KC, and the inferior surface of the MCV. Narrowing of the KC indicates upward displacement of the humeral head, which has been associated with tears of the CX tendon, especially the supraspinatus muscle.

Figure 1.20. Anteroposterior shoulder X-ray in large tear. CX shows the humeral head right next to the inferior aspect of the MCV bone.

Source: According to AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons)


Lamy lateral shoulder X-ray allows to see the supraspinatus and infraspinatus fossa, indirectly shows the entire CX surrounding the humeral head, allows to locate the CX muscle calcification, see the CX tendon tear when injecting contrast agent, analyze the shape of the distal part of the coracoid process, coracoid process and scapula.

Figure 1.21. Illustration of calcification of the CX tendon of the shoulder joint viewed in Lamy's position

Source: According to AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons)

b. Computed tomography (CT)

Contrast-enhanced computed tomography: Sensitivity is 99%, specificity is 100% for the diagnosis of supraspinatus tendon tears, for infraspinatus tendon these rates are 97.44% and 99.52%, respectively, for subscapularis tendon are 64.71% and 98.17%. For injuries of the long head of the biceps tendon are 45.76% and 99.57%49 .

c. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

On the cutting planes we can see and determine the calcification of the coracoid ligament or the presence of a bony spur below the MCV.

MRI shows pathological images of CX, it has a sensitivity and specificity greater than 90% especially when contrast agent is injected.

Signs of CX tendinopathy on contrast-enhanced radiographs include:

CX tendonitis: unevenly thickened tendon image, increased signal on PD fatsat but not as high as fluid signal. Tendonitis is often accompanied by


with signs of swelling or partial tearing of the tendon. Accompanying soft tissue injuries: ligament damage, joint capsule, synovial sheath, etc.

 Partial tendon tear: On the film, there is a defect in the muscle tendon surface on the joint surface or the synovial surface 50. The joint capsule is not torn, so there is no contrast agent leakage outside the joint cavity.

Complete tendon tear: See the image of continuous loss of the entire thickness of the tendon from the joint surface to the synovial surface. If the tear is complete, there are signs of muscle contraction towards the origin. Indirect signs on contrast-enhanced MRI can see contrast agent leaking out of the synovial membrane below the MCV and below the Deltoid muscle.


Supersonic.

Figure 1.22. Complete tear of the supraspinatus tendon 51

Has a sensitivity and specificity greater than 90% according to foreign reports.

There is no domestic research published on sensitivity and specificity.

Image of fluid in the sub-MCV and sub-coracoid spaces, image of sub-MCV bursitis, CX tendonitis, rotator cuff tendon tear, biceps tendonitis.

Figure 1.23. Ultrasound illustration, white arrow shows complete supraspinatus tendon tear52 .


1.3.2. Classification of complete rotator cuff tears

There are many different ways to classify RCX, based on the classification of tears, it is possible to predict and provide appropriate treatment for each type of tear.

By shape53

With complete tear:

- Figure C

- U-shape

- L-shape

- Very big tear


Figure 1.24. CX53 completely torn shapes .

According to the level of tendon contraction

According to Patte's classification, there are 3 levels of shrinkage54 :

Grade 1: the contracted tendon is located on the outside of the humeral head.

Grade 2: the contracted tendon is located at the top of the humeral head.

Grade 3: the contracted tendon is located at the level of the glenoid cavity of the shoulder blade.


Figure 1.25. Patte classification of tendon contracture degree54 .


According to Cofield RH size

This classification of complete tears is based on the largest diameter55 :

- Small tear <1cm.

- Moderate tear: 1-3cm.

- Large tear: 3-5cm.

- Massive tear: >5cm. Massive tear is a tear that is accompanied by a lot of contraction, high fat degeneration and may not be able to be repaired with sutures.

According to the level of fatty degeneration in the body

According to Goutallier, there are five degrees of fatty degeneration in muscle56 .

Grade 0: normal muscle

Grade 1: there are a few bands of fat in the muscle

Grade 2: fat accounts for <50% of muscle

Level 3: fat ratio accounts for 50% of body

Grade 4: fat ratio >50% of body


Figure 1.26. Degree of fatty degeneration in muscle according to Goutallier 56

1.4. TREATMENT OF ROTATORS TEAR

Regarding the choice of treatment method, many factors must be considered such as: the patient's desire for quality of life, the need for exercise; general condition, age and personal constitution, response to conservative treatment; and even the economic issue of treatment must be considered.


1.4.1. Non-surgical treatment

1.4.1.1. Indications2,46,57,58

- When there is no clear history of trauma and the symptoms are not severe, there are small tear lesions on MRI.

- For patients with pseudo-paralysis or limited mobility, medical treatment with VLTL exercises should also be prescribed to improve surrounding muscle strength as well as joint flexibility before surgery.

- Large and very large tears where the patient only needs minimal movement (basic activities) or systemic diseases contraindicate surgery. At this time, the goal of conservative treatment is to reduce pain and improve joint function as much as possible.

1.4.1.2. Method 2 59

- Cold compresses, NSAIDs, changes in activity habits (especially overhead arm movements).

- When the patient's pain is relieved, physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises will be performed, including maintaining range of motion, strengthening the Delta muscle, stabilizing the shoulder blade and CX muscle.

- If the above measures are not effective, steroids can be injected directly into the subacromial space. However, steroids can cause tendon rupture as well as side effects, so it is not a long-term treatment for CX as well as other diseases in the shoulder area. The treatment regimen that some authors suggest is that if the patient comes to the doctor with progressive inflammation and pain, 3 corticosteroid injections in the first 3 months, then maintain 1 injection per year.

- Some recent studies are delving into the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, but the results are not yet clear.


1.4.2. Surgical treatment

1.4.2.1. Indications2,46,57,58

- Patients who failed conservative treatment: Patients who have been treated with conservative regimens for 3-6 months without response to treatment, or have very slow response to treatment, accompanied by dissatisfaction with the patient's quality of life.

- RCX due to trauma when previously the shoulder joint function was normal.

- Large CX tears cause shoulder weakness and limit shoulder joint function while the quality of the tendons and muscles is still good.

1.4.2.2. Open surgery

Indications for open surgery to repair CX lesions are classic methods in the history of disease treatment, when there was no development in endoscopic techniques. However, one thing that all authors agree on is that open surgery involves a large intervention in the Delta muscle (depending on the extent of CX damage, it can be large or small), which leads to a long recovery time for the Delta muscle, thus affecting the process of recovering shoulder function after surgery.

1.4.2.3. Endoscopic surgery

Shoulder arthroscopy has developed significantly over the past few decades, with many advantages and advantages over open surgery such as less invasiveness, faster postoperative recovery time, reduced pain and risk of postoperative stiffness, preservation of the Deltoid muscle attachment points, overcoming the Deltoid muscle atrophy of open surgery. For experienced surgeons, this technique can help surgeons to examine all related pathologies of the glenohumeral joint, along with the ability to fully describe the tear patterns60,61 .

However, this method also has disadvantages such as longer surgery time and higher cost. The technique is also more difficult, requiring surgeons with experience in the field of arthroscopy.

1.5. ARTHROSCOPIC TECHNIQUE FOR ROTATORS TENDON REPAIR

1.5.1. Bone anchoring technique

1.5.1.1. Theory of anchor angle

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