Rotator Cuff Injuries & Treatments
As your local shoulder Pain Specialists Empire Pain Management, Minimally Invasive Spine & Orthopedic Specialists understand how debilitating rotator Cuff Injuries can be. Call us today to make an appointment we serve patients across New York and New Jersey, including communities such as Plainview, Ronkonkoma, New Hyde Park, Montville, and Plainfield.
Rotator Cuff Injuries Overview
Rotator cuff injuries are common shoulder problems that occur when the muscles and tendons of the rotator cuff become damaged or torn, leading to pain, weakness, and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. These injuries can result from overuse, repetitive overhead activities, trauma, or degenerative changes associated with aging. At Empire Orthopaedic and Pain Management Specialists, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of rotator cuff injuries, offering comprehensive care to alleviate symptoms and improve shoulder function. When you experience a rotator cuff injury, it can significantly impact your ability to perform daily activities that involve reaching, lifting, or overhead movements, leading to functional limitations and decreased quality of life. Our team of orthopedic specialists begins the evaluation process with a thorough assessment of your medical history, followed by a physical examination and may utilize imaging studies such as X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI to accurately diagnose the extent and severity of the injury.
Treatment options for Rotator Cuff Injuries may include:
- Conservative therapies: For mild to moderate rotator cuff injuries, conservative treatments such as rest, ice or heat therapy, activity modification, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and physical therapy may be recommended to reduce pain and inflammation, improve shoulder strength and flexibility, and promote healing.
- Corticosteroid injections: We offer ultrasound-guided shoulder injections to provide targeted pain relief and reduce inflammation in the shoulder joint, allowing for improved range of motion and function.
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy: We utilize PRP injections to stimulate tissue healing and repair in the damaged rotator cuff tendons, promoting natural regeneration and improving shoulder function.
- Regenerative medicine: In addition to PRP therapy, we offer other regenerative treatments such as stem cell therapy or autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) injections to enhance the healing process and improve outcomes for chronic or severe rotator cuff injuries.
- Surgical intervention: In cases of severe or complete rotator cuff tears that do not respond to conservative treatments, surgical intervention may be necessary to repair or reconstruct the damaged tendons and restore shoulder function. Our orthopedic surgeons specialize in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for rotator cuff repair, optimizing outcomes and minimizing recovery time.
Meet Our Team Of Doctors
Dr. James Yu
Board Certified Anesthesiologist
Board Certified Interventional
Pain Management Physician
Dylan J. O'Rourke
Certified Physician Assistant
Pain Condition We Treat
Improve your quality of life with our comprehensive approach to pain management
We are dedicated to finding individualized treatment options tailored to fit your needs. Our team is dedicated to helping you lead a productive and active life, free from pain and disruption.
We use an integrative approach to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and assess your condition.
Physical examination and review of your medical history. We assess the cause of your pain, determine its severity and duration, and help you develop an individualized treatment plan.
We provide a range of treatments and procedures to address your chronic pain. These include nerve blocks, injections, physical therapy, implantable therapies and more. We also offer health education to help you better manage your condition.