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Would you repair all rotator cuffs if they were symptomatic, if not, why? won't they all possibly deteriorate to an inoperable state? sooner better?
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See below: Not necessarily. Prior to considering surgery an initial trial of medication, therapy, and possibly steroid injection could alleviate the pain and help heal rotator cuff tears.
Answered 4/17/2018
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