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Does a tear in shoulder always require surgery. have chronic tendenitis of supraspinatus, acromioclavicular ostheoarthritis, tear of proximal supra?
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Not always: Depends on your symptoms but if you wait too long it makes it harder to repair later.
Answered 4/7/2013
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NO: I would recommend a comprehensive physical therapy program in conjunction with avoidance of provacative activity, nsaids and possibly a corticosteroid injection. If this fails after several months then i would consider a surgical solution.
Answered 6/25/2014
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