Rotator cuff repair surgery
Shoulder tear repair surgery
A surgical procedure to repair a significant tear in the rotator cuff, to help you regain strength in your shoulder
What is a rotator cuff injury?
Impingement or a tear are the usual types of damage that can occur to the rotator cuff. If you have a large tear it is likely that surgery is your only option to regain strength in the shoulder.
Need to know
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What happens during rotator cuff surgery? icon plus
Impingement is usually treated by an arthroscopy (keyhole surgery). Your surgeon will use instruments to remove any thickened tissue, release any tight tissue and shave off some bone. Your surgeon may also be able to repair rotator cuff tears using keyhole surgery.
In some cases they may need to use open surgery. They will use stitches that anchor into the bone. -
How to prepare for shoulder surgery icon plus
Your consultant will tell you how best to prepare for your procedure. If you're having general anaesthetic they will let you know how long you should avoid eating and drinking for. -
Post surgery recovery icon plus
You should be able to go home the same day. Any stitches or clips are usually removed after one to two weeks. It can take up to a year to get back enough strength in your shoulder to return to normal activities. Regular exercise should help you to return to normal activities as soon as possible.
Before you start exercising, ask your healthcare team or your consultant for advice. You may not get back the same strength that you had before you damaged your shoulder.
Paying for medical treatment
Our shoulder consultants
Our locations
From complex shoulder surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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HCA UK City of London - 31 Old Broad Street
London
EC2N 1HT
Request a shoulder or elbow appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced upper limb consultants. We can also make imaging and outpatient physiotherapy appointments for you.
Call us today
020 7079 4344