Rotator Cuff tear - doc says I need surgery
Hi Folks,
Long time follower of these forums. This is my first post.
Had an MRI with contrast done on my shoulder and the doc says I need surgery. There is a lot on here that has helped me with an injured back, and no surgery was required (given, I still battle it from time to time). Id like to get somebody smart to look at the below shoulder MRI report and tell me if I really need surgery or if this is manageable w/the right rehabilitation. Basically, where the rotator cuff attaches to the outside of the shoulder, it tore but is still hanging on by a few threads.
--FROM RADIOLOGY REPORT--
Findings:
Rotator cuff: Supraspinatus and infraspinatus: There is a large full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus demonstrating a .9cm retraction. The infraspinatus is intact.
SA-SD bursa: Contrast is present within the subacromial subdeltoid bursa consistent with full-thickness cuff tear.
Marrow: There is mild increased T2 signal laterally within the humeral head, possibly related to mild bone marrow contusion.
--END--
There is more analysis on the report but the rest seems normal.
Thanks to anybody that can give me a non-surgeon's opinion!!