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Are rotator cuff injuries best healed with therapy or surgery?
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Cuff injuries ...: Cuff injuries aren't all the same and aren't all treated the same way. Some injuries respond well to non-operative treatment with resolution of pain and without loss of function while many require surgery to alleviate pain and/or restore strength and motion. An orthopedic surgeon experienced in the treatment of these injuries is most qualified to help you decide what the best treatment is for you.
Answered 11/20/2014
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Tear type dependent : Symptomatic tears that are partially torn (<50% of thickness) can be effectively treated without surgery. Complete tears are commonly treated with surgical repair. I always remind patients that we treat their tear and not the mri, because patients respond differently to different rotator cuff tear patterns. Asymptomatic tears certainly deserve a trial of nonoperative treatment and rehabilitation.
Answered 7/5/2012
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