[manaboutown]

I have had rotator cuff surgery on both shoulders. In each case I put it off for years but when the situation reached the point I could not get my bag into or out of the overhead on a plane or put a stack of plates up in the kitchen cabinet I decided I better get it done. Good thing I did. Bone spurs had grown to the point they were sawing through tendons. Other damage was done but that was particularly scary. I was fortunate enough to find an orthopedic surgeon who worked on professional athletes in the LA area. Also had a wonderful physical therapist. If one wants to retain as much range of motion as possible following up with rigorous physical therapy is a must. In my case I had little pain recovering. I find out that ice alone can usually handle it and it did after a few days.