Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears and Bone Spurs: Do I Need Surgery?

Описание: Partial thickness rotator cuff tears are a VERY common finding on an MRI in any middle aged individual. The cause of a partial tear is a degenerative condition called rotator cuff tendinosis. The vast majority of you will improve with physical therapy alone.

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Surgery is rarely needed for most people suffering with partial rotator cuff tears and bone spurs. See this post on my website for more information - http://www.howardluksmd.com/shoulder-...