Whether you have surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff basically comes down to two issues: functionality and pain. PT is often prescribed but in many instances only surgery is going to address the issues. If you can't do what you want and/or you are in pain then surgery may be your only option. I tore my rotator cuff, couldn't throw and was in pain, and surgery fixed the issue. The regimen of PT I followed before surgery could not fix the structural problem I had. This is true for many people. I have 100% mobility back and no pain. I was chipping and putting in 6 weeks and back to taking full golf swings in 16 weeks.
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Originally Posted by BrianL99
I have a torn Labrum on my left side, along with a bad rotator cuff. My right rotator cuff is worse. They've been this way for 10-12 years.
I have friend who's a Chiropractor & Physical Therapist to the stars. PGA Tour, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics.
His words to me were: "Having an orthopedic surgeon try to repair your shoulders, would be like trying to sew together, 2 pieces of wet toilet-tissue".
I don't claim ANY medical knowledge. I will tell you that I play at least 5 rounds of Championship Golf a week and maintain a single-digit handicap. There are non-surgical options and if you're active and don't want the down-time and recuperation period, do some research. I wouldn't let an Orthopedic Surgeon touch my shoulders at my age, if they offered me $100,000.
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