I am fairly certain i have a torn rotator cuff, for about 18 months now, i was wondering if the pain and soreness will go away after surgery?

Should: You should be evaluated by an orthopaedic to be diagnosed. If you have. Rotator cuff tear that is painful, surgery to repair the tear is the most reliable way to achieve long-term pain relief.

Rotator cuff: The first step is to make a accurate diagnosis. Shoulder pain and limited motion is not allways rotator cuff tear. Recommend diagnostic testing- if tear is present and significant atrophy if muscle has not occurred - surgery is usually successful.

Yes but...: It doesn't go away right after surgery. You will need to closely follow your surgeons instructions during the post op rehab. Take your medication as directed and you should get a good outcome.

Most of the time: If surgery is successful and done right you should be pleased with results. Find a reputable surgeon.

Expected outcomes...: If symptoms persist w/ >6 wks of diligent rehab & compliance w/ conservative treatment, a more aggressive treatment, such as surgery, may be required.. This arthroscopic outpatient procedure usually allows for a return to daily living activities within 2-6 wks. A full recovery can be long & arduous, but excellent results are achieved >80%... For more info: www.Drmarkgalland.Com (1/22/13).

Maybe: How do you know you have a tear? Have you had diagnostic testing? If there is a tear, have you had an examination that the pain is from the tear? If so, have you tried therapy, anti-inflammatory meds, or a local cortizone (hydrocortisone) injection? If you have failed conservative treatments, surgery is an appropriate treatment, and will likely improve your pain. But, it is not 100% predictable.

Need diagnosis: You need to see an ortho for an eval and diagnosis. May be something else besides your cuff. Once you have the diagnosis, it's easier to answer questions related to prognoisis.