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How long will recovery take and could it be a torn rotator cuff?
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We repair RC: Tears with a camera and miniature tools in a procedure called arthroscopy. Arthroscopy has become the primary means of fixing rotator cuffs. A sport medicine or shoulder orthopaedist can help you with this. Surgery is typically outpatient takes 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. Recovery is 3-4 months.
Answered 11/9/2015
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12 months: The average time to full recovery is really about 12 months. It takes 12 weeks for the tendon to scar down and realistically another 6-9 months to regain the strength. Most people with small to medium tears are doing well at 6 months but i often caution to avoid overhead weight and excessive lifting for the first year out from surgery. Indyshoulder.Com.
Answered 5/17/2013
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