| So, can a torn rotator cuff heal? Of course, the | | | | to injuries. Therapy, coupled with ant-inflammatory |
| answer is yes. A torn rotator cuff can definitely be | | | | medications will help alleviate pain. Cortisone injections |
| healed provided the injured person seeks medical | | | | will help make any swelling subside so therapy can |
| attention immediately. If you simply ignore the injury, | | | | proceed immediately. |
| treatment options will be more serious and more | | | | If these methods do not alleviate the pain, surgery may |
| complicated. | | | | be an option. Surgery is also recommended for people |
| There are non-surgical treatment options that can heal | | | | who injured the rotator cuff on their dominant arm. For |
| a torn rotator cuff. These options are fairly simple and | | | | athletes and other people whose arm movements are |
| would help give the injured person some much-needed | | | | extremely relevant in their line of work, surgery can |
| pain relief. These treatment options will also improve | | | | help restore full strength and motion. |
| the range of movement of your shoulder. | | | | The condition of the rotator cuff tear will determine the |
| Non-surgical treatment options include rest. While this | | | | type of surgery you need to have. If the thickest part |
| may be a simple solution, rest is crucial since this | | | | of the tendon has a complete tear, the surgery you will |
| prevents the tear from getting any worse. A person | | | | have entails stitches that will bring the sides of the |
| with a torn rotator cuff should limit any overhead | | | | tendon back together. |
| movement of the arm. They should also avoid lifting | | | | If your tear is more severe and the tendon has been |
| any sort of weight on the injured arm. Using a sling will | | | | torn from where it is attached from the humerus, your |
| help the person prevent any unnecessary movement | | | | surgeon will have to re-attach it. However, if you have |
| and stress on the shoulder. With adequate rest, the | | | | a small tear, all you need is the trimming procedure or |
| rotator cuff may heal much faster. | | | | debridement. Once the surgery is completed, the arm |
| Physical Therapy is another way of helping the rotator | | | | must be immobilized for a certain amount of time. So |
| cuff to heal properly. This step will help develop | | | | can a rotator cuff heal? Certainly it can. |
| strength in the rotator cuff so it will be less susceptible | | | | |