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A member asked:
Is a full rotator cuff tear with a 3 1/3 cm retraction repairable via arthroscopic surgery?
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Yes....Maybe: It depends on how old the tear is and the quality of the muscle(fatty infiltration).
Answered 9/3/2013
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Maybe: Depends on tissue quality, age of tear, expertise of your surgeon, bone quality, ability to follow post op regimen.
Answered 9/2/2013
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