Surgery after a torn ligament of the shoulder
In the surgical treatment of an acromioclavicular joint dislocation (Tossy 3), the clavicle is reattached to the acromion using wires, screws or a plate. The affected ligaments can be secured with a suture. Attached metal can be removed when the ligaments have healed, i.e. after about 6-8 weeks.
Surgery for a biceps tendon rupture aims to anchor the tendon back into the bone. This can be done using an anchor or a suture directly to the bone. In the case of a rotator cuff rupture, the surgeon also reattaches the torn tendon or tendon parts to the bone with the aid of a bone suture or an anchor. In most cases, these operations on the shoulder joint can be performed minimally invasively, i.e. only a small incision is made and small scars are left. Usually these operations are performed under general anesthesia, therefore an inpatient stay of 2-3 days is necessary.
Summary
Torn ligaments or torn tendons in the shoulder can usually be treated conservatively or surgically, depending on various factors in the individual case. In any case, a short immobilization phase is always followed by physiotherapy with the aim of improving the mobility of the shoulder joint and stabilizing the shoulder joint in order to ultimately achieve full functionality of the joint, full power development and freedom from pain.
