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Scheduled for my 2nd shoulder surgery in 3 weeks. 1st surgery = 100% rom no complications but it tore again while fishing. why does it keep tearing?

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Dr. David Bailie answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

SLOW down: If you had a repair of anything in the shoulder, it takes 8-12 weeks to heal, restore motion and strength enough to do certain activities. Sounds like you returned to activity way too soon. Something does not make sense- get a 2nd opinion

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 12/21/2014

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