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Surgery?

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nancy92352
nancy92352

Diagnosed with Rotator Cuff tear in 3 places on right shoulder.  Been trying PT for 4 weeks.  Feels the same.  Doctor appointment on Friday and I know he will want to do surgery.  I’m 65 and not sure if I want to go through it.  I don’t want to be down all summer.  Plus not driving or anything. Ugh.  To do or not to do?  Thoughts?

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  • nancy92352
    nancy92352

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    So, my doctor says I don’t need surgery right now.  The pain is minimal and I have full range of motion now.  When I first saw him, he said it was a bad tear, but when I saw him a second time, he dismissed it as minimal.  So I’m going with minimal.  At any rate, he wants me to come back in 6 weeks.
  • christine75909
    christine75909 nancy92352

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    Best advice possible.....Get to the physio and get the other muscles stronger to compensate for tear. It worked for me and I didn't believe it would!

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