- male
- 45 Years
- 14/08/2025
I have a rotator cuff injury in my left hand and want to know if it can heal without surgery how long should I wait before seeing a doctor since I'm in Pondicherry
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Rotator cuff can be very well treated without surgery if tear is partial and you have good range of motion without weakness. Need to see you mri films to guide you further and may be talk to you
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