Rotator cuff tear treatment options
If you're diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear, your orthopaedic physician will discuss the treatment options, both nonsurgical and surgical, available to you. Many patients will not require surgery to repair the tear.
For a partial rotator cuff tear, patients may benefit from nonsurgical treatment options, such as rest, anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections and physical therapy. Your physician will ask you to modify your usual daily activity, as your shoulder will require rest to heal. Recovery from a partial tear may take weeks to months to regain strength in the shoulder.
Complete rotator cuff tears, and those caused by sudden, severe trauma may require arthroscopic surgery, a minimally invasive procedure using a camera to repair the tear.
To schedule an appointment with an orthopaedic specialist at Main Line Health, call 1.866.CALL.MLH (1.866.225.5654) .