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How long does it take to strengthen your rotator cuff muscles after having rotator cuff repair surgery for a massive tear where tissue is good quality?
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Patience: It can take 12-24 months to maximize strength gains after a large repair, providing the tissue heals correctly
Answered 11/28/2017
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