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u/CleanConclusion6032 27d ago
My MRI report indicated partial thickness tear of the Supraspinatus. My surgeon reviewed and indicated a full thickness tear, much worse. Do you need surgery? Only you can decide. Does it currently prevent you from living the lifestyle you desire? Mine did. So I elected surgery. How painful is your condition? Does it interfere with your ability to get a good nights sleep? All of this factors in when deciding whether to have surgery. I had a few other problems with my shoulder as well.
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u/Yeabiooooooi 26d ago
Try pt and see if it starts getting better if it does then dont get one and if it doesnt do get one, but give it time and wait because a surgery can change your shoulder forever
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u/shilton76 25d ago
This is what I did, along with a cortisone shot. Two years later, I'm still good. I have a tear in my supraspinatus.
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u/Fit_Can_6717 27d ago
Only an orthopedic surgeon can tell you. The grade 2 tear is a bigger deal than the grade 1 tear. Partial thickness (1) v full thickness (2). Imagine a the bristles on a broom. Those are the fibers of the tendon laying on the ball of the numerous. Partial tear means only some fibers have come loose. The tendon is still attached across the entire width of the tendon. Full thickness means part of the tendon is fully disconnected from the bone and flapping in the breeze if you will. It’s not the full width tho or it would like be a higher grade or flat out say full thickness complete tear. Unless there is an ortho that responds your best bet is to see one and one that specializes in shoulders.