Ask AequOs — Shoulder Questions

Rotator cuff, labrum, impingement, instability, and shoulder replacement — the evidence behind the decisions. Each answer is a full AequOs 5-agent consult, cited to the literature.

All Shoulder Questions · 6 Consults

For a full-thickness supraspinatus tear from an acute fall, is early surgical repair or continued non-operative management the better approach?

How long should shoulder pain last before I see an orthopedic surgeon?

How do I know if my shoulder pain is a rotator cuff tear or frozen shoulder?

Is PRP effective for chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy?

When does a partial rotator cuff tear need surgery instead of physical therapy?

Should I get a cortisone shot for rotator cuff tendinopathy?

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