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Can 3 tears in a rotator heal with physical therapy or is surgery the better option?

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Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

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.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/5/2013

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A member asked:

Can 3 tears in a rotator heal with physical therapy or is surgery the better option?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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