Hi, I have been told by my doctor the my rotor cuff is completly gone.
The pain is very intense.
Is there any thing that I can do for this condition.
Thanks…Pam
: : Hi: I have had an MRI and been told that I have a 25% tear in the rotor cuff and severe arthritis in the right shoulder. I am 71 yrs old and have been an avid tennis player for 40 years. I can no longer play tennis because of the pain on overheads and serving. For all other activities that I enjoy, I am able to get along pretty well. I understand that rotor cuff surgery would require about 18 mos. for recovery. I am in good shape otherwise and not sure I want to go through with this kind of surgery in order to be able to play tennis again. Do you have any suggestions? I have tried physical therapy over 6 mos. time but as soon as I start back with tennis, the pain is too bad.
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May PT
Hi Pam…if your rotator cuff is completely gone, unfortunately there is no way to get it back without surgery. Good luck, Mya
Chuck Graver
: : Hi: I have had an MRI and been told that I have a 25% tear in the rotor cuff and severe arthritis in the right shoulder. I am 71 yrs old and have been an avid tennis player for 40 years. I can no longer play tennis because of the pain on overheads and serving. For all other activities that I enjoy, I am able to get along pretty well. I understand that rotor cuff surgery would require about 18 mos. for recovery. I am in good shape otherwise and not sure I want to go through with this kind of surgery in order to be able to play tennis again. Do you have any suggestions? I have tried physical therapy over 6 mos. time but as soon as I start back with tennis, the pain is too bad.