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Does PT (physical therapy) come BEFORE Surgery? Posted: 08-20-06 17:42pm


Should I do physical therapy before I have my rotator cuff surgery? My doctor has recommended it but I am not sure. This is my 2nd doctor opinion.

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Orthopedics, Hip, Knee Replacements Answer A1386 Posted: 08-28-06 05:54am


By protocol, surgical therapy is usually recommended AFTER physical therapy. For an expert opinion, you can consult an orthopedist. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Orthopedics Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Injuries Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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