Tel:01706 869025
emma.shires2@circlehealthpartners.co.uk
www.fixmyshoulder.co.uk

Mr Robin Seagger
MBBS MSc FRCS
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Shoulders Elbows and Sports Injuries
Rotator Cuff Tear
Mechanism/Injury:
General wear and tear of the shoulder tendons
Above shoulder height and repetitive activities
Genetics, Sporting Activities, Wok related, Age Related Change
Commonly Supraspinatus muscle- lifts the arm from the side
Complete tear through tendon insertion on to bone
Tear varies in size- small <1cm,medium 1-3cm, large 3-5cm, massive >5cm
Symptoms:
Pain down into upper arm on raising arm forwards or sideways
Pain on rotation of arm- reaching for seat belt, arm in to sleeve
Pain on lying on arm in bed, disturbed sleep
Weakness of shoulder movements
Potential inability to lift the arm-psuedoparlysis
Investigations:
X-Ray, Ultrasound scan, MRI scan
Treatment options:
Pain killers
Physiotherapy
Injections (steroid/cortisone)
Subacromial Decompression
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
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"I had a full cuff and tendon repair opp 12 months ago, the team was headed by Mr Robin Seagger, i was in a lot of pain for a long period of time.When i entered the hospital i was immediately put under the care of his team, who were fantastic with me.Shortly after i woke up after the Opp Mr Seagger was there to reassure me the procedure went well,he explained in detail what he had done and told me it would be 6-12 months before i would feel the full benefit,he was absolutely correct 12 months on and i feel fantastic.No pain and almost full movement back. I am so grateful to Mr Seagger and his team and would strongly recommend him and his team.Once again a big big thank you to you Mr Seagger and your team"
January 2020
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