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What are options for recovery for a partial tear of the biceps anchor or tear of the biceps anchor-superior labral interface---pt 5 weeks w/o change?
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It takes a long time: In PT. Are you doing home exercises? You Ming need an ortho consult as sometimes surgery is neded if pt fails
Answered 6/10/2017
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Unclear question: Much depends on what your current symptoms are and what your expectations are after recovery. Are you an athlete, manual laborer, or weight lifter? If so you may have increased potential for full thickness tear.
Answered 8/1/2017
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