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Full-thickness tear supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons with fraying of retraction the majority to mid humeral head do i need surgery y n ?
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See ortho: I have some patients that opt not to have surgery but a full thickness tear of rotator cuff will not heal on their own.Alot of this depends on your lifestyle,your job and how much pain and limitations that you have.See ortho and discuss the options with them
Answered 7/30/2020
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