Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery Time Without Surgery. Rotator cuff tears are one of the most commonly treated conditions across the regenexx network and we consistently see good outcomes in these patients. The decision about when surgery is appropriate is complicated and depends on a number of factors that you need to discuss with your doctor.
Administering cortisone shots into the bursa near the rotator cuff tendons to reduce. However simply having a rotator cuff tear is not a reason in and of itself to have surgery. While rotator cuff tears are not life threatening if you do not seek out medical attention they can limit your movement and cause chronic pain.
The normal time frame to recover from such an injury is about three to six months.
The normal time frame to recover from such an injury is about three to six months. Stretching for five minutes every day to prevent stiffness. The decision about when surgery is appropriate is complicated and depends on a number of factors that you need to discuss with your doctor. However simply having a rotator cuff tear is not a reason in and of itself to have surgery.
