Conservative Treatment of PASTA (Articular Partial Supraspinatus Tendon Avulsion) in a Patient with High Functional Demand: Case Report with a 6-year Follow-up

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2024.89.6.1974
Keywords: Rotator cuff tear, conservative treatment, PASTA lesion, case report

Abstract

Partial Articular Surface Tendon Avulsion (PASTA) lesions are among the most common types of partial rotator cuff injuries. This case report examines a 30-year-old patient with high functional demands who was diagnosed with a PASTA lesion. The patient presented with pain and dysfunction, as assessed by functional scales. A conservative treatment plan was implemented, including medication and a physiotherapy regimen adapted to the patient’s progress. Clinical follow-up and serial imaging with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed over a six-year period. The evolution of the lesion showed no progression, and significant functional improvement was documented. A review of the literature and this case’s outcomes underscore the potential for conservative management in treating PASTA lesions. This case highlights the need for further research comparing the effectiveness of conservative and surgical interventions.

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Author Biographies

João Artur Bonadiman, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia de Passo Fundo, Hospital São Vicente de Paulo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia de Passo Fundo, Hospital São Vicente de Paulo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
Italo José Mejía Sabando, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia de Passo Fundo, Hospital São Vicente de Paulo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia de Passo Fundo, Hospital São Vicente de Paulo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
Marcos David Oliveira Moura, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia de Passo Fundo, Hospital São Vicente de Paulo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia de Passo Fundo, Hospital São Vicente de Paulo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
Paulo César Faiad Piluski, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia de Passo Fundo, Hospital São Vicente de Paulo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia de Passo Fundo, Hospital São Vicente de Paulo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
Carlos Humberto Castillo Rodríguez, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia de Passo Fundo, Hospital São Vicente de Paulo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia de Passo Fundo, Hospital São Vicente de Paulo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
Osvandré Lech, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia de Passo Fundo, Hospital São Vicente de Paulo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia de Passo Fundo, Hospital São Vicente de Paulo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil

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Published
2024-12-26
How to Cite
Bonadiman, J. A., Mejía Sabando, I. J., Oliveira Moura, M. D., Faiad Piluski, P. C., Castillo Rodríguez, C. H., & Lech, O. (2024). Conservative Treatment of PASTA (Articular Partial Supraspinatus Tendon Avulsion) in a Patient with High Functional Demand: Case Report with a 6-year Follow-up. Revista De La Asociación Argentina De Ortopedia Y Traumatología, 89(6), 626-631. https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2024.89.6.1974
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Vol 89 No 6 (2024)
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Case Presentations
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