Posted on March 3, 2010.
What is the difference between the rotator cuff repair and acromnioplasty? Lol I just had shoulder surgery. The rotator cuff is different from the acromion. The acromion is part of the subclavian just on the shoulder at the top of the humorus .. The rotator cuff is a party and on top of the humorus. Search mywebmd for drawings of parts of the shoulder. they can explain it better than me. You can have an impact in the acromion causing pain and a certain lack of mobility. You can also get arthritis in the acromion. You can have a tear in the rotator cuff is how your arm and shoulder turn casues also the same symptoms. A tear of the rotator cuff can be repaired. (Patchwerk and generally using suture thread) The only way to tell what that is damaged by an MRI. the acromion may be shaved if there is arthritis. Everything is arthoscopicly unless something is going to be replaced. So if you see a orthopedic surgeon, he should be able to show and explain what is what.