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When will i be able to lift my arm up over my head after rotator cuff surgery?
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Rotator cuff surgery: The answer to your question depends on many factors including the size of your tear, your range of motion before surgery, the length of time that your rotator cuff was torn prior to surgery and the atrophy in the torn muscle. Generally, the average patient will be able to lift their arm overhead around 3 months after surgery. Remember, recovery from rotator cuff surgery is always slow.
Answered 10/26/2019
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