Do rotator cuff tears need to be surgically repaired? Research suggests that conservative treatment (exercise) can be a viable option for rotator cuff tears.

Sources:
Boorman, Richard S., et al. "What happens to patients when we don't repair their cuff tears? 5year rotator cuff quality of life index (RCQOL) outcomes following nonoperative treatment of patients with full thickness rotator cuff tears." Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 26.5 (2017): e170e171.

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