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I had rotator cuff surgery five weeks ago with a bone spur and i am still in a lot of pain.is that normal?

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It is normal: But i hope you're getting intensive physical therapy or the result wil not only be painful, but leave you with both weakness and restrictive range of motion.

Answered 4/25/2017

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