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Rotator Cuff Injury (cont.)

Outlook

  • Treatment without surgery is reported to have a success rate of 40%-90%, depending on the age of the person and the extent of the injury.


  • Older people have a much longer time to complete recovery.


  • Those having surgical repair have a high rate of recovery. One study found 94% of the people were satisfied after surgery with lasting relief of pain and improved function.


  • When the rotator cuff tear is very large, the results even with surgery may be poor. Fortunately, only a small percentage of people have such tears.


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