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Rotator Cuff Tear Outlook
What to expect with a rotator cuff tear:
  • It can take several months for these injuries to heal without surgery.
  • About 4 percent of people with rotator cuff tear develop chronic pain and loss of function in the shoulder.
  • About 80 percent of people with rotator cuff tear improve after surgery.
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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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