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What symptoms would a torn rotator cuff vs sprain rc? and can rc injury heal without surgery? if so how long would a sprain rc take to heal?? thanks!!
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Pain with Abduction: a full thickness rotator cuff tear can cause considerable weakness and pain especially with movement in the and of motion controlled most by the rotator cuff tendon that is injured. The top tendon. Supraspinatus, would cause symptoms when trying to lift arm from side of body. A mere sprain would be less painful with minimal weakness. A mild sprain could take upwards of 6 weeks to improve.
Answered 7/11/2017
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