How to treat subscapularis tendon injury
May 13, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Injury to the subscapularis tendon is associated with traumatic factors and long-term physical activity. In such cases, immediate immobilization and rest are required. Based on the patient's condition, physical therapy may be considered to actively treat and restore the damaged tendon and alleviate pain and discomfort. If subscapularis pain is severe, timely medication should be administered to eliminate local inflammatory responses and achieve analgesic effects.
Subscapularis tendon injury is associated with factors such as trauma and long-term physical activity. Treatment methods include conservative management, physical therapy, medication, and others. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Conservative Management
Some patients develop the condition due to sudden sprains or excessive stretching. In such cases, immediate immobilization and rest are required. If local swelling occurs, ice packs can be applied for cold compression, which helps reduce swelling and relieve pain, while improving local blood circulation.
2. Physical Therapy
Depending on the patient's condition, physical therapies such as pulsed heat therapy, electrical stimulation, and infrared radiation may be considered. These treatments actively promote tendon recovery and alleviate pain and discomfort.
3. Medication
If subscapularis muscle pain is severe, timely pharmacological treatment should be initiated. Under a doctor’s guidance, medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release tablets, diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, and celecoxib capsules can be taken. These drugs help eliminate local inflammatory responses and provide analgesic effects.
If the condition continues to worsen, surgical intervention should be considered, along with appropriate postoperative care, and strenuous physical activities should be avoided.
