I am 67yrs old, I have three complete tears of the rotator cuff. I had a consult with a surgeon who stated that at my age he does not think I need surgery, but rather to do exercises for the remaining tendons. I am very active, I exercise also watch 3 grandchildren every week what do you suggest?
Before the advent of arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears, the treatment of choice for these injuries used to be conservative. But now, if your general condition permits, I would recommend surgical repair of the lesion.