When Is Rotator Cuff Surgery Recommended?

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When I come out form the ultrasound examination knowing I have a tear in my rotator cuff I was in panic and I literally started to cry to my friend on the phone. I had no idea what kind of treatment the orthopedist is going to determine for me.

I immediately started to think about the worst option, going through surgery. I’ve never been through a surgery before and I was terrified of the thought of possibly going through one. In the end it turned out all I needed was physiotherapy and exercises, and I was very glad to hear that.

Who Does Need to Go Through Surgery in Case of a Rotator Cuff Injury?

The decision whether one should go through surgery or not is based on a few factors:

  • The extant of the injury
  • The patient’s health
  • The patient’s age
  • The general function of the shoulder

Usually a Rotator Cuff Surgery is Recommended in These Cases

  • You feel a tearing sensation
  • You hear a popping sound from the shoulder during an activity
  • You don’t feel any improvement after going through non-surgical treatments such as medications, physical therapy etc.
  • You feel weakness in the shoulder that interferes with your lifestyle
  • You feel ongoing pain that interferes with your lifestyle

If you feel any of the described above you need to consult your doctor as soon as possible.

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About Molly Scott

Hi, my name is Molly and I used to suffer from a rotator cuff injury due to excessive workout at the gym. I tried different training programs to heal my shoulder pain. I fail to stick to any of them, accept for one program - The Rotator Cuff Recovery Kit. If you truly suffer from shoulder or rotator cuff injury, I don't recommend you to skip this program. You can read more about it here
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2 Responses to “When Is Rotator Cuff Surgery Recommended?”

  1. Phill October 30, 2009 at 9:17 am

    What are the success percentage in this kind of surgeries ?

  2. Molly November 4, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    Hi Phill

    I’m not a doctor, but I think that like in every surgery every case is unique.