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I have frozen shoulder 3 months after rotator cuff surgery despite following all pt directions. is it possible to overcome or will i need more surgery?

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Additional procedure: If after 3 months you are really "frozen" you may need another MRI and if repair is intact, you may need a manipulation. If repair is return, you should discuss with your doctor re-repair

Answered 4/6/2021

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Dr. David Bailie answered

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Surgery: Arthrofibrosis after surgery (stiffness) often needs surgical capsular release/debride adhesions if severe at 3 months- manipulations can tear the repair- suggest discussing experience with your doc

Answered 6/9/2014

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