Rotator cuff tears: conservative vs surgery

[linh_nguyen]

An MRI showed a rotator cuff tear. 🩺 When is surgery necessary versus trying conservative care?

My path

Factor	Consideration
Tear size 📏	Small tears often heal with therapy
Age and activity 🎂	Surgical decisions vary
Symptom severity 😣	Pain, weakness, function
Response to therapy 📈	Improvement may avoid surgery

• Tried physical therapy first
• Got a second opinion
• Made a decision with clear goals

Did you choose surgery or therapy for your rotator cuff? 🧵

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