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3 weeks ago rc cmplete tear repair surgery, normal to feel sharp pain in shoulder when take deep breath & shrug shoulder & when in car w/certain movement?

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Yes: Rotator cuff repair surgery tends to be very painful. It takes 6-8 weeks for the tendon to begin healing down to the bone and months after to regain strength.

Answered 2/8/2014

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