Rotator Cuff Arthropathy Treatment Handout

Rotator cuff arthropathy is treated with a combination of conservative methods like physical therapy and pain management, or surgical intervention in severe cases such as reverse shoulder replacement.

Healing time for a torn rotator cuff without surgery varies but can take several months to over a year, depending on the tear's size and location, as well as the effectiveness of conservative treatments.

Rotator cuff surgery may be less effective or not recommended if the tear has progressed to irreparable damage, leading to significant muscle atrophy or long-term stiffness in the shoulder joint.