Rotator cuff tendonitis and tears

Surgery is used in the treatment of rotator cuff tendonitis and tears. In the setting of tendonitis or gradual tears, surgery is used to remove any spurs that may be impinging on the cuff causing the tendonitis or tear and to repair the torn cuff. Acute traumatic rotator cuff tears usually require immediate surgery.

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