Can a Torn Rotator Cuff Heal on Its Own?
In general terms, the rotator cuff insertion is what we call a watershed zone. It has a poor blood supply and therefore, it has a very poor innate healing ability.
So, most of the time, in order to get these tendons to heal, if the tear is significant enough, it’s going to require a surgical intervention.
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Dr. Kyle McClintock is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Roseville, CA, specializing in shoulder and elbow disorders.
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19 июн 2022