I have a tear in Rotator Cuff...

Anybody out there every had the Stem Cell treatment done? (taking stem cells from another area from the body then injecting them into the affected area) ...I've heard it's expensive but works...been doing physical therapy the last 10-12 wks which has helped but i think the results have hit a  plateau..tia

which of the 4 tendons is torn? Pt can only do so much 

If you thought having it torn was painfull. The first 6 months after surgery (rehab) is horrible. The good news is if you do it correctly it will feel much better in the long run.

i've decided NOT to have surgery for now...seems to be improving from date of injury..(sept.2016)...it's  close to 80% of normal...just having problems when i try to reach behind me...e.g. using my arm to reach for seat belt (using left shoulder) or trying to do a push-up would put too much stress on the area....luckily my dominant arm is right...

If you can sleep without any discomfort you are fortunate.

Thks Vet... I'm 61 y/o and heard it's probably NOT a good idea at this stage to have the surgery... Mine prob NOT a major tear cuz i can do most things ...the only prob i have is reaching behind or lifting more than about 25-30lbs over head...but since it's on my off arm i try NOT to put it in a position to injure it further...also seems like the last 6-9 mos. it's been feeling better...starting to lift light weight/dumb bells 3-5 lbs...Also know 2 people who've had the surgery and BOTH had to have the surgery TWICE..and to top it off they claim it's still about 75% maybe 80% back to normal....i'm prob close to 75% w/o surgery...the ortho has alrdy suggeted i get the procedure done but i DONT think i really need it ...if it worsens then i'd have to consider it but NOT at the moment...

Everyone that I know says they feel better now than they did before the tear. With that said they may have had a micro-tear prior to getting the dye test and finding the full tear. I do need say they are all 2 years + after surgery and followed Dr.s oeders as well as their physical therapist orders and exercises to the letter. They also say it hurt for almost 6 months of rehab more than the tear. 

I have a major tear in my right and a smaller tear in my left. My doctor suggested I wait for my next hip revision before having the right done. He also said I really can't do more damage because they don't heal on their own and they are both to big for any scope. He did send me to PT and she taught me exercises to keep the muscles from experiences atrophy.

Great News, it's been nearly 3 yrs since my injury... I currently have most of my motion back without much discomfort..only a problem when i reach behind me or my arm gets pulled in an awkward position...havent had an issue (knock on wood) for several weeks now... didn't have surgery and doc seems to think the scar tissue from the injury could be the reason for the improvement...just happy the pain NO longer exists....good luck all