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What do i need to know about shoulder ac and rotator cuff repair surgery?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Significant procedur: Both procedures are significant operations which require extensive rehabilitation if you have these procedures performed you will likely require about six months of rehab to be close to normal.

Answered 5/28/2013

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Do your research: http://www.theshouldercenter.com/video-how-to-choose-a-surgeon-for-your-rotator-cuff-repair.htm http://www.Theshouldercenter.Com/rotator-cuff-tear.Htm these will give you some more information. If you have more questions or aren't fully comfortable, consider getting a second opinion with a shoulder specialist.

Answered 12/7/2012

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