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How does ones general health affect the healing after rotator cuff surgery?

April 26, 2017affect cuff healing Health rotator surgery

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How does ones general health affect the healing after rotator cuff surgery?

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The healing after rotator cuff surgery can be compromised by smoking, poor nutrition, and medications such as cortisone. Diabetes can cause additional scar tissue. Heart and lung disease, as long as they are well managed, do not seem to have an effect. Repair of Rotator Cuff TearsSurgery for rotator cuff tears at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, WashingtonIf you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-BONE (2663) to make an appointment.