A member asked:

I'm 10 weeks post op rotator cuff repair surgery & been in pt for 5 weeks.still don't have full rom &cannot lift arm above my head.should i be alarmed?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: Arthroscopic rot. Cuff repair is a very common procedure. The time it takes to regain nearly full motion ( and strength) depends on several factors: the size of your tear and the strength of your repair, any associated pathology(frozen shoulder, arthritic changes, etc), your preoperative rom, and your motivation and experience of your therapist.After just 5 wks of therapy you are doing fine! gl!

Answered 11/28/2017

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