There are a variety of options for repairing tears, from minor strains to traumatic injuries.If you have tissue sections that can't be reattached, your surgeon may recommend a debridement procedure.cysts, deposits, or spurs may be removed by your surgeon in other cases.It is important for you to have honest conversations with your medical team so you know what to expect during and after your procedure.
Step 1: It's a good idea to consult your doctor and surgeon about surgery.
If you have a moderate or major muscle tear, there will be sections of tissue that can't be replanted.In this case, your primary care doctor will refer you to a surgeon for a debridement procedure to clear away the damaged areas.If you have a moderate tear, the surgeon may be able to repair some of the damaged parts.If you have a major tear, the surgeon may not be able to fix it.Debridement is the only way to smooth out the torn area.If you have a minor tear, your primary care doctor will likely prescribe rest rather than surgery.
Step 2: Take a look at the details of your procedure.
Your surgeon should explain to you how they will remove damaged muscle tissue edges and tendons that can't be replanted, as well as smooth out any rough bone surfaces in the area.The aim is to get rid of extraneous tissue that may interfere with healing or reduce your range of motion.Your surgeon may not know how much of the tear needs to be cut away and smoothed out before the surgery begins.This is normal and should be explained to you.If you don't feel like the procedure has been explained to you, ask as many questions as you need to.A surgeon who doesn't give you enough time to understand your procedure may not be the right one to do it.
Step 3: Talk about the recovery process.
Debridement procedures can be completed in a couple hours.In many cases, the muscle and joint will regain full strength and range of motion.The recovery process can take up to 3 months.It's important to get a full explanation of your recovery process with your surgeon.During your recovery, you should use a CPM machine and attend regular physical therapy sessions.The build up of scar tissue can be prevented with frequent, controlled movement.After a smooth and move procedure, you should be able to move the muscles and joints on your own, and you won't need protection.While you heal, your doctor or physical therapist will show you exercises to build strength and range of motion.
Step 4: Discuss the risks of the procedure with your surgeon.
There are certain risks to smooth and move muscle repairs.The risks of debridement are low, but it is still important that you are aware of them and accept them before proceeding.The risks include, but may not be limited to, infections at the surgical site.Injury to blood vessels and nerves may be permanent.There is damage to the muscles and the tendon.Joint pain at the surgery site.It is possible to repeat tears at the repair site.It can be serious if you have negative reactions to anesthesia.There is a need for additional surgeries due to one or more of the above factors.
Step 5: There are ganglion cysts that form near tears.
Ganglion cysts are formed by fluids leaking from muscles.Sometimes cysts can be medically removed, even if they go away on their own.Your doctor will either drain the cyst with a needle or remove it during a minor surgical procedure.Ganglion cysts can vary greatly in size.They usually form on the back of the hand or wrist, but can happen near a muscle tear.There is a chance that a cyst can come back.It is possible to remove or drain them to provide temporary relief from pain.
Step 6: After a muscle injury, treat myositis ossificans with medication or surgery.
There are hard calcium deposits at the site of a traumatic muscle injury.3-6 weeks after your injury, you may experience pain, range-of-motion limitations, or feel a hard nodules in the muscle.In rare cases, problematic MO deposits can be dissolved by undergoing surgery.Major muscles of the upper arms and legs are where MO occurs most often.You will have to wait 3-6 months after your injury for surgery.The chance of a repeat is reduced by giving the MO nodules time to form.
Step 7: During surgery for a muscle tear, have bone spurs removed.
If you have surgery to repair a muscle tear, your surgeon should look for and remove bone spurs in the area.Osteoarthritis causes bone spurs in your joints.Most of the time your surgeon will shave off any spurs they locate.Your surgeon may decide to leave non-problematic spurs alone if you don't know you have bone spurs.If spurs hamper your recovery process or cause additional injury, they will be removed.
Step 8: Before your surgery, take steps to improve your health.
If your muscle tear surgery is scheduled for a few days, weeks, or even months in the future, take the opportunity to make healthy lifestyle choices.Doing so will increase your odds of having a successful surgery.Exercising regularly is one of the steps you can take to get specific advice from your medical team.A healthy diet is important.You should drink enough water.Getting a good night's sleep.Stress reduction techniques are being used.Diabetes is one of the underlying health conditions.It's a good idea to talk to your doctor about the best way to monitor and control your blood sugar.
Step 9: If possible, don't smoke for a month before and 3 months after surgery.
If you are a smoker, quitting is a good choice.Smoking slows the healing process after muscle tear surgery.If you want to quit, talk to your doctor about which combination is best for you.If quitting permanently is a daunting prospect, consider quitting for the recommended period before and after your surgery.Challenge yourself to keep going once you reach 3 months after surgery.
Step 10: Right after your surgery, use a CPM machine.
A CPM machine moves the joints in the area of your surgery through their range of motion.Continuous motion can help to prevent the formation of scar tissue.It does all the work with a CPM machine.Within a few hours of your surgery, you may be connected to a CPM machine.For several weeks, you may be prescribed an at- home CPM machine.Don't use the machine for longer days than you're told to, follow your instructions carefully.
Step 11: Physical therapy restores range of motion, strength and flexibility.
Within a few days of your surgery, you may be told to go to physical therapy.For the best results, you will need to attend multiple times per week.If you want the best chance of a full recovery, take it seriously.During the first 3 months of your sessions, you will most likely focus on improving range of motion in the area of the surgery.You can rebuild strength and flexibility after that.