A member asked:

What is recovery time for a year old torn rotator cuff and what might prognosis be for future? will this cause a disability in right arm?

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Dr. Allan Tissenbaum answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends: Surgical recovery can take 3 to 12 months for full recovery depending on the tear size and extent of surgery. This should not cause disability once it is healed

Answered 2/11/2015

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Variable: Some additional info would be helpful: did you have an MRI? If so, is the tear complete or partial? Is it the supraspinitus tendon only? Have you seen a Physical Therapist? Is there any loss of mobility due to "capsulitis"? Finally, have you had surgery or not? If you had surgery for a significant tear of the supraspinitus tendon without other issues expect a recovery of 6-12 weeks. More info?

Answered 2/11/2017

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