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Will surgery stop the pain of rotator cuff tear. ?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Yes, if the surgery is successful, repair of a rotator cuff tear can cause a dramatic reduction in pain and improvement in function. I would discuss the specifics of your case with your surgeon before deciding to proceed; but in general it is a very successful surgery in the right candidate.

Answered 4/6/2016

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It should.: the number one goal of rotator cuff surgery is pain relief.

Answered 10/23/2017

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