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Torn Rotator Cuff, Tear In Bicep, Have Cyst. MRI Done. Suggested Physical Therapy. Is That Necessary?
I have a torn rotator cuff (more than 50%) a small tear in the bicep, and a cyst, the doctor reading the mri thinks may be linked to the tear in the cuff...I saw a surgeon today, and he recommended shots and possibly physical therapy, I think I should get a second opinion because I have injured it since my mri 13 days ago, and he didn't think that was necessary, that sent up a red flag, because now I have even MORE limited use of my left arm...do you think I should get the second opinion??
Thu, 22 Aug 2013
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Physical therapy is useful for mild to moderate tear. If the rotator cuff tear is severe it might required surgical innervation. As your symptoms or severe and persist, it is better to consult an orthopaedician for second opinion.
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Physical therapy is useful for mild to moderate tear. If the rotator cuff tear is severe it might required surgical innervation. As your symptoms or severe and persist, it is better to consult an orthopaedician for second opinion.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
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