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Mri results show a tear in the tendon on my sister's shoulder. will be going under surgery. how long will the healing take?
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Depends: On if full thickness versus partial, and also on number of tendons involved, presence or not of osteophyte and integrity of the glenohumeral joint. Arthroscopy should heal faster than open surgery, follow physical therapy instruction.
Answered 3/15/2019
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