Question 1

i am having my rotator cuff repaired. what is recovery like?

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Little hard: It take about 8-16 weeks some people experience a lot of pain in the early stage up to 3 weeks and the initial period of physical therapy.

Question 2

i had a full thickness 2 inch rotator cuff repair october 12th. my pt now thinks i have a impinged rotator cuff.   how is that repaired?

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Rotator cuff repair: You can develop tendonitis after rotator cuff repair as well as bursitis.  Your rehab should follow your surgeons protocol so as not to risk failure.  Good luck.

Question 3

what is rotator cuff repair and acromnioplasty?

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Short answer: A rotator cuff repair takes the torn tendon and reattaches it to the bone. An acromioplasty involves reshaping the shoulder blade bone above the shoulder to either create more space or to remove bone spurs. An acromioplasty is not always necessary or recommended. A better longer answer can be found here: http://orthoinfo.Aaos.Org/topic.Cfm?Topic=a00406.

Question 4

how do you rehab a rotator cuff repair?

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It depends: This depends heavily on the size of the tear, associated injuries, type of repair, and your surgeons preferred protocol. The best answer is to discuss it in detail with your surgeon and physical therapist. In general, initial rehab will be directed at reducing pain and swelling, then restoring range of motion, followed eventually by a gradual outlined strengthening program.

Question 5

what is important to know for rehab after a  rotator cuff repair?

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Cuff repair rehab: Tough to answer in 400 characters. However, goal of rotator cuff repair is to get torn tendon to heal to the proximal humerus. Best results correlate with healed repair. Therefore, proceed slowly and carefully. If rehab is aggressive, risk of repair not healing. Expect 6+ month recovery.

Question 6

what is the difference between a rotator cuff repair and acromnioplasty?

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Different parts: An acromioplasty is when bone on the acromion, which is above the rotator cuff, is shaved down.  This is typically done if there is a large bone spur coming off the acromion.  The rotator cuff attaches to the humerus, and the muscles of the rotator cuff pull on the cuff to elevate the shoulder.  If the cuff is torn, it is repaired back to the humerus.

Question 7

can i do any weight bearing exercises in while in recovery from a rotator cuff repair?

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It depends.: Not all tears are the same size and not all repairs heal att eh same speed. If you have a partial thickness or small full thickness tear you can do some strengthening with light weights, but a full thickness tear, especially a moderate to large repair needs to be protected.  Your surgeon should be the one to determine whether you are ready to do weight bearing exercises or not.

Question 8

i have had 2 rotator cuff repair surgeries and each time during pt it was retorn.now its worse than ever.now what!

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Some don't heal: Some cuff tears are irreparable for a variety of reasons.  It might surprise you to find out that a high percentage of large cuff tears either do not heal or re-tear.  If it gave way during therapy 2 times, then it was not likely to heal in the first place.  Symptomatic care is best for now with therapy and the occasional injection, reverse shoulder replacement if things worsen.

Question 9

what is a ballpark price of a rotator cuff repair surgery?

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$6000-$10000: Rotator cuff repair surgery prices can be highly variable, depending on type of repair, insurance contracts, and bundled fees. A typical cash price runs around $1400-$2000 surgeon fee, $900-$1500 anesthesia fee, $900-$2500 implants fee, and $1500-$4000 facility fee.

Question 10

how bad is the pain from  arthroscopic rotator cuff repair?

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Varies: Some patients will have very little discomfort, while others have quite a bit.  Overall, most patients do not have significant pain, and the worst pain occurs the first few days after the procedure and then rapidly improves.

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I had a full thickness 2 inch rotator cuff repair october 12th. my pt now thinks i have a impinged rotator cuff. how is that repaired?

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What is rotator cuff repair and acromnioplasty?

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How do you rehab a rotator cuff repair?

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What is important to know for rehab after a rotator cuff repair?

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What is the difference between a rotator cuff repair and acromnioplasty?

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Can i do any weight bearing exercises in while in recovery from a rotator cuff repair?

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I have had 2 rotator cuff repair surgeries and each time during pt it was retorn.now its worse than ever.now what!

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How bad is the pain from arthroscopic rotator cuff repair?

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