Rotator Cuff Tears: WSJ highlights treatment options
The “rotator cuff” is a term used to describe the four main muscles that attach directly to the head of the humerus and that help stabilize and move the shoulder. When to get surgery on a torn cuff depends on a lot of factors. One thing that this article does not go into depth about is the age of the tear.
Acute or sudden tears are a different animal altogether than chronic tears. Acute tears are best addressed on a more urgent basis. They are MUCH easier to repair in the first few months.
If you’re over 50, have had a recent fall onto your shoulder and are having significant shoulder pain and weakness, you might want to get it checked out.
