Torn Rotator Cuff?

01-04-2011, 09:52 PM

I think the 50% means it is torn half way through, not that half of it is torn away. Maybe someone else is sure about this. If half is torn away it will be hard to allow it to heal and to keep it from getting worse. Unless ll you do is PT and take it easy.
My repair stood up to a pretty nasty dirtbike fall. Not as good as it used to be but I can sleep and throw and cast and swim and a lot of other things I couldn't do before the surgery. I can't throw hard like a pitch and I need to be careful overhead lifting, but that's about all.

BlackDog · 01-05-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

I think the 50% means it is torn half way through, not that half of it is torn away.

That is my understanding as well.

I've started PT, and so far so good. I haven't lost much range of motion so that's a good sign. I do need to build strength though, and learn to move the shoulder blade when I lift my arm. I have muscles in my back today that hate me.

01-04-2011, 09:52 PM	#1
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Torn Rotator Cuff? I think the 50% means it is torn half way through, not that half of it is torn away. Maybe someone else is sure about this. If half is torn away it will be hard to allow it to heal and to keep it from getting worse. Unless ll you do is PT and take it easy. My repair stood up to a pretty nasty dirtbike fall. Not as good as it used to be but I can sleep and throw and cast and swim and a lot of other things I couldn't do before the surgery. I can't throw hard like a pitch and I need to be careful overhead lifting, but that's about all.