Traumatic Rotator Cuff Tear in A Young Recreational Athlete: A Case Report

Zuheb Ahmed Siddiqui; Shibili Nuhmani; Abdul Salam Ansari

Volume : III, Issue : VI, June - 2014

Traumatic Rotator Cuff Tear in A Young Recreational Athlete: A Case Report

Zuheb Ahmed Siddiqui, Shibili Nuhmani, Abdul Salam Ansari

Abstract :

Rotator cuff tears occur chronically in older population. In young athletes, rotator cuff tears are a rare injury, but occur as a result of traumatic event instead of overuse injuries. Acute tears may be overlooked with other conditions such as rotator cuff contusion or achial neuropraxia. Timely diagnosis is crucial before the tear progresses to the point of irreparability. This case report presents a case of young athlete with traumatic rotator cuff tear managed by an arthroscopic repair and surgery specific rehabilitation.