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Suggest Treatment For Tear In Rotator Cuff As There Is No Pain

I have seen my orthopedic doctor who replaced both knees with total success in 2004. I now have a tear in my rotator cuff; small but all the way through. He told me it would get worse and would require surgery to fix it. I started babying the involved (left) arm and now it s not bothering me at all. A month or more ago, it was really hurting and the pain radiating down my arm to my arthritic hand and fingers. However, I hate to go ahead with surgery this fall when it s not even bothering me. May I please have your opinion. Thx. Linda (70 yrs old) and very active.
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
if pain has been subsided and rotator cuff injury does not hurt you during day to day activities then you can safely postponed the surgery and start conservative management. Cervical isometric, shoulder range of motion and rotator cuff strengthening exercises will help you a lot. if you feel relief in pain then you can continue it.
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Suggest Treatment For Tear In Rotator Cuff As There Is No Pain

if pain has been subsided and rotator cuff injury does not hurt you during day to day activities then you can safely postponed the surgery and start conservative management. Cervical isometric, shoulder range of motion and rotator cuff strengthening exercises will help you a lot. if you feel relief in pain then you can continue it. Hope this helps. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.