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Unable To Lift Arm Above Head After Rotator Cuff Repair. Should I Be Concerned?

Hi, I ll be 10 weeks post op rotator cuff repair surgery. I had a complete tear of the rotator cuff tendon from the bone due to an acute traumatic injury. I also had a biceps tenodesis done too. I did not have any problems with my shoulder before my injury. I m just concerned that I have not gotten full range of motion yet. I m able to lift my arm up in front about 110 degrees but not over my head yet. I have been to physical therapy sessions for 5 weeks now with 9 pt sessions so far and I have been doing my pt exercises as prescribed by my physical therapist. Should I be alarmed that I am not able to lift my arm over my head at 10 weeks post op? When do you actually attain full range of motion after the kind of surgery I had?
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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You had rotator cuff tear and biceps tendinosis. You underwent surgery for repair of rotator duff and biceps tendon,
After rotator cuff repair , the recovery takes long time sometimes more than 3 months. In my opinion you continue with physiotherapy for 4-6 weeks and then if you feel, can go for consultation again with your surgeon.
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Unable To Lift Arm Above Head After Rotator Cuff Repair. Should I Be Concerned?

Hi You had rotator cuff tear and biceps tendinosis. You underwent surgery for repair of rotator duff and biceps tendon, After rotator cuff repair , the recovery takes long time sometimes more than 3 months. In my opinion you continue with physiotherapy for 4-6 weeks and then if you feel, can go for consultation again with your surgeon.