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Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment
Treatment for rotator cuff tear may include:
  • Rest:
    • Sling Videos
    • Long term immobilization in a sling can lead to frozen shoulder.
    • If you wear a shoulder sling for longer than two weeks make sure you perform shoulder range of motion exercises twice a day to avoid frozen shoulder. Images
    • Physical therapy will play a major role in avoiding frozen shoulder.
  • Cold compresses Images
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain Images
  • Narcotic pain medication Images
  • Corticosteroid injections for rotator cuff tear
  • Physical therapy for rotator cuff tear:
    • Passive range of motion shoulder exercises Images
    • Exercises to strengthen the shoulder muscles
  • Occupational therapy for rotator cuff tear
  • Surgery for rotator cuff tear:
    • Arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff
    • Mini-open repair of rotator cuff
    • Open surgical repair of rotator cuff
  • Rotator cuff tear clinical trials
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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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