Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Post rotator cuff tear surgery
My Mother has undergone rotator cuff tear surgery in January. It's been 5 months. Almost 2 months post surgery physiotherapy has been started which means 3 months now.
She still not able to raise her hand completely up and external rotation is also just 30°. Recently,She is feeling tightness between her neck and shoulder.
Surgeon who performed surgery keeps saying she needs to fo more active exercises and more repetitions to get her hand up. There is no issue. Is that right?
To know the tightness, physio suggested shoulder xray and in there everything looks normal(no myositis) . My doubt - will Xray be completely helpful to understand if there is mayositis formed?.
Please confirm..
And usually how much it may take for shoulder rotator cuff surgery recovery.
Answers (5)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Just visit nearby other surgeon or follow operating surgeon.
Need to examine her
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+183
Dr. Bhanu Prakash Kandluri
Orthopedist
5 yrs exp
Nellore
If it is After 5 months of surgery still patient is not getting decent Range of motion means , problem persists and to be solved
Next Steps
Consult an orthopaedic surgeon
Health Tips
Aggressive Physiotherapy
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Sivaraman B
Orthopedist
27 yrs exp
Chennai
It will take upto 9 months for recovery
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Outcome depends on severity of rotator cuff tear along with how good surgery performed..
Its difficult to say your outcome as both details are not here..
In general, people need atleast 6-12 week exercise for good outcome
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Nanda Kumar Bhairi
Orthopedist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
It takes for 3 to 6 months need to see mri report old one please consult
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.