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I just had a rotator cuff strain injury from a fall. can't lift my arm up.how long does it usually take to recover? when can i resume playing sports
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Best for you to get: Advise from someone who evaluates you, by examining/investigating you. He'll inform you of the diagnosis/treatment. So see an orthopod. It generally last for about 6 weeks, by then if its a partial tear/sprain, it should improve greatly. A few patients don't improve and may need MRI and probably benefit from the surgical repair. Returning to sports would be once the rc has healed. Good luck.
Answered 8/18/2017
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