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Can 3 tears in a rotator heal with physical therapy or is surgery the better option?
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Depends: If you are young and have confirmed tear and pain is unbearable surgery is consideration. Good physical therapy can help. Try pt first and find reputable orthopedic surgeon.
Answered 9/5/2013
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