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Can Long Standing Untreated Rotator Cuff Tear Cause Shoulder Stiffness And Arthritis?
Question: If a rotator cuff tear is left untreated would it be easier to do more damage to your shoulder? I tore my rotator cuff and I had p.t. medicine rest and a cortisone shot.it wasfine for three months and started hurting again I've been doing p.t. now for 7 weeks icing pain pills and rest. Now the ldt three days its worse than ever.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Rotator cuff if left untreated can cause shoulder stiffness and arthritis. You wouldn't be able to ever lift weights of preform overhead activities.
Kindly upload the MRI Report of your shoulder if possible, to know if it is a complete or partial tear
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Rotator cuff if left untreated can cause shoulder stiffness and arthritis. You wouldn't be able to ever lift weights of preform overhead activities.
Kindly upload the MRI Report of your shoulder if possible, to know if it is a complete or partial tear
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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