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What is the recovery time for a full thickness supraspinatus tendon tear without significant retraction?
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If you mean without surgery -it takes 6-8 weeks to determine where you will land without surgery. With surgery expect 8-12 weeks to get back to your normal.
Answered 9/22/2023
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