Rotator cuff injuries are very common and can persist for years unless treated properly. A damaged rotator cuff can impede your ability to perform many common tasks that you performed with ease before the injury.
Some patients with a partial rotator cuff muscle tear may choose not to have surgery, using rest and exercise instead. The best candidates for this approach are those who only have a partial tear and do not place a lot of demand on their shoulder during everyday activities.
For patients who experience shoulder pain when resting at night, have a large or complete rotator cuff tear, are active and use the shoulder for sports or work, or have a lot of weakness preventing them from performing everyday activities, surgery is appropriate.
If you have been suffering from shoulder pain, schedule an appointment with Dr. Eric Millstein, a rotator cuff surgeon in Los Angeles, to find out which rotator cuff repair treatment is best for you. He will evaluate the extent of your rotator cuff injury and determine if you will benefit from surgical or non-surgical treatments.
