Rotator Cuff Repair

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Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery (in Ahmedabad)

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons around the shoulder that hold the arm in the socket and let you lift, rotate and reach. A rotator cuff tear causes shoulder pain, weakness and difficulty raising the arm — especially overhead. At Mitra Hospital in Ahmedabad, our shoulder specialists offer arthroscopic (keyhole) rotator cuff repair for tears that fail conservative treatment or in patients who need reliable restoration of shoulder function.

Who Needs Rotator Cuff Repair?

Persistent shoulder pain after a fall or lift injury
Weakness when raising the arm above shoulder level
Night pain in the shoulder that disturbs sleep
Confirmed rotator cuff tear on MRI or ultrasound
Failed 6–12 weeks of targeted physiotherapy
Active patients wanting to return to full shoulder function

Recovery After Rotator Cuff Surgery

An arm sling is worn for 4–6 weeks after surgery to protect the repair. Passive physiotherapy starts within days and progresses to active exercises around 6 weeks. Most patients regain comfortable overhead motion by 3 months and full strength by 6 months. Return to heavy manual work or contact sport typically takes 5–6 months and is guided by your surgeon.

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Do all rotator cuff tears need surgery?

No. Small, partial tears in older, low-demand patients often respond well to targeted physiotherapy, activity modification, medication and, where indicated, a corticosteroid injection. Surgery is offered for larger or full-thickness tears, tears in active or younger patients, and tears that have not responded to conservative treatment.

Is rotator cuff surgery done through keyhole or open surgery?

Most modern rotator cuff repairs are performed arthroscopically through small keyhole incisions using a camera and specialised instruments. This causes less soft-tissue damage and generally faster early recovery. Very large or complex tears may occasionally require a mini-open approach.

Can a torn rotator cuff heal on its own?

Tendons that have torn away from bone do not typically heal back to bone on their own but symptoms from many partial tears can improve significantly with focused rehabilitation. Whether surgery is right for your tear depends on tear size, symptoms, activity level and age. Your surgeon will guide the decision.

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