Warning of the increasing incidence of torn shoulder muscles among young people
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Dubai - UAE today
A doctor has warned of the increase in deep shoulder muscle injuries, which are common injuries in the UAE, especially among young people from the age of 30, and the size of the injury increases with age.
And Dr. Ahmed Issa, a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Adam Vital Hospital in Dubai, said that between 30% to 40% of the elderly over the age of 70 suffer from a muscular tear in the shoulder.
He added, "The injury occurs due to repetitive use of the shoulder or due to exposure to trauma, or due to excessive use of the shoulder during the performance of housework, shoulder stress by carrying heavy objects, exercising without warm-up exercises, and keeping the shoulder in one position for a long period of time."
He continued, "The symptoms of a shoulder muscle rupture vary according to the location of the injury, and the most prominent symptoms are pain when raising or lowering the arm, and weakness in the arm when moving."
Issa said: "When experiencing any severe injury or physical exertion, and the emergence of shoulder pain, a doctor should be consulted to avoid any side complications, and with the availability of excellent health care in the country, the injured are allowed to be examined by a specialist and receive prompt treatment."
He continued, "The doctor relies on the examination using ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging."
Dr. Ahmed Issa stated that treatment methods vary according to different cases, some of which need physical therapy by doing exercises to strengthen the muscles, support the shoulder and increase flexibility.
He added, "The doctor may think that rest and limiting movement is one of the methods of treatment, and he may dispense some anti-inflammatory drugs, to reduce pain and swelling."
He said, "Surgery is resorted to, after the shoulder does not respond to physical therapy and the presence of weakness in the shoulder, especially in the event of loss of muscle mass and increased fat, and the surgery is by endoscopic intervention with small holes."
He pointed out that between 30% to 40% of cases need surgery, while the rest are subject to physiotherapy, especially the elderly who do not use the shoulder continuously and for a long time.
He continued, "In cases of severe deterioration of symptoms, the doctor is forced to surgically intervene, and the success and failure rate of the surgery depends on the size of the rupture and the increase in muscle fat."
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