Partial Rotator Cuff Tears: Can They Heal Without Surgery

Partial rotator cuff tears are very common. Most are due to normal changes that occur as we age :-(. Some are due to trauma, injury or sports. Which of these partial tears will heal? Which might require surgery? Read the disclaimer below... it is important, then you can click through on this link to my site to read more... https://www.howardluksmd.com/sports-m...

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Partial rotator cuff tears are very common. Many people over 40 who have an MRI for shoulder pain, particularly those of you with pain at night will notice that the radiologist mentions a partial thickness rotator cuff tear on the MRI report. This is usually not a cause for concern. Many of these partial cuff tears are an age appropriate change that takes place within our rotator cuff as we age. Most people with rotator cuff tears and rotator cuff tendinosis will respond to a physical therapy program for your rotator cuff. Some may chose to proceed with injections too. Surgery for partial rotator cuff tears should be your last option. Research shows that when necessary, the surgery is often (not always) a cure for the night pain in your shoulder associated with these issues.