Normally, shoulder has a wide range of motion, making it the most mobile joint in the body. But because of this flexibility, it is not very stable and is prone to injuries.
The term soft tissue refers to muscles, ligaments and tendons that surround and support our joints. A soft tissue injury is an injury that is sustained to the muscles, tendons and ligaments. Injuries to the soft tissue around the shoulder can occur due to falling on an outstretched hand, overuse or direct impact.
All of these are connected by a multitude of ligaments and function by various muscles which are attached by tendons. some of the common soft tissue injuries in the shoulder.
There will be immediate pain and swelling when your soft tissue is damaged. The swelling may be immediate or delayed. Due to trauma, stiffness may also be present. Muscle weakness, lump at the injury site, limited range of motion, and muscle cramps are other symptoms of soft tissue injuries.
Shoulder reconstruction surgery is an operative procedure in which stretched or torn soft-tissue structures that surround the shoulder joint such as the capsule, ligaments, and cartilage, are repaired to secure the shoulder joint in place. The procedure is mainly employed for the treatment of individuals with shoulder instability, to prevent recurrent joint dislocations, and to restore normal shoulder range of motion and function.
Shoulder reconstruction surgery is a relatively safe procedure; however, as with any surgery, some risks and complications may occur, such as the following:
Isometric exercises are a safe way to begin working your rotator cuff muscles following shoulder soft tissue surgery.