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torn rotator cuff

left shoulder has bump sticking out at end of collar bone at the ac joint?, sometimes pops out more at times, hurts, Doc says its cosmetic? tore my rotor cuff in 3 of the 4 muscles there. cant use my left arm that much. doc is sending me to PT now, does this sound right? happend 9 months ago
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5919970 tn?1376695874
Do you mean that you have just started PT after surgery 9 mths ago?  If so, you should have started PT much sooner to avoid stiffness and possibly frozen shoulder.   I had RC surgery for torn supraspinatus tendon almost 3 mths ago and have started physio already to strengthen shoulder muscles.  This was my second surgery after torn biceps tendon 2-3 years earlier (same shoulder).  I am not going back to heavy weights in future and will concentrate on being fit and lean.  I now have four permanent anchors in my shoulders to keep tendon down to bone so it will heal.   Good Luck with your recovery and above all, be patient.
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351246 tn?1379682132
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Hi!
A rotator cuff tear heals by itself with aid of rest, pain medication, steroid injections and physiotherapy.  Physiotherapy is given to strengthen your muscles of the rotator cuff. Physiotherapy is required to overcome the stiffness which would otherwise occur when the joint is not in use.  With time (this can vary from person to person) most people regain full motion of the shoulder joint and can return to previous sports or activity level. Corticosteroid injections are also given into the joint. Surgery is contemplated if conservative measurements do not help. Please discuss in detail with your healthcare provider. Take care!

The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
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