The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons encasing the shoulder joint — providing stability and enabling overhead movement. Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and weakness in adults, affecting athletes, manual workers, and older patients alike.
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) UK performs arthroscopic (keyhole) rotator cuff repair at Sparsh Hospital, Yelahanka — restoring shoulder strength and function through a minimally invasive approach.
Symptoms of Rotator Cuff Tear
- ●Shoulder pain at night — especially lying on the affected side
- ●Weakness when lifting the arm or carrying objects
- ●Pain with overhead activities — reaching, throwing, swimming
- ●Reduced shoulder range of motion
- ●Crackling or grinding sensation on shoulder movement
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rotator cuff tear?
The rotator cuff comprises four muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis) and their tendons. Tears can be partial or full-thickness, acute (injury) or degenerative (gradual wear). Full-thickness tears in active patients typically require surgical repair for full recovery.
Is rotator cuff surgery done arthroscopically?
Yes. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS performs arthroscopic rotator cuff repair through 2–3 small incisions — using a camera and suture anchors to reattach the torn tendon to bone. Arthroscopic repair has less post-operative pain, faster recovery, and equivalent outcomes to open surgery.
How long is recovery after rotator cuff repair?
Arm sling for 4–6 weeks. Physiotherapy starts early with passive movement. Active movement at 6–8 weeks. Return to light activities at 3 months. Full shoulder strength at 4–6 months. Return to sport/heavy work at 6–9 months. Healing of the repaired tendon to bone takes 3–4 months.
Can rotator cuff tears heal without surgery?
Partial thickness tears and small full-thickness tears in older patients can sometimes be managed with physiotherapy, PRP injections, and activity modification. Large full-thickness tears — especially in active patients under 65 — generally do not heal without repair and worsen over time.
Who is the best shoulder surgeon in Bangalore for rotator cuff repair?
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) UK is a highly qualified shoulder surgeon in Bangalore — with 11+ years NHS UK experience including high-volume arthroscopic shoulder surgery. He performs rotator cuff repair at Sparsh Hospital, Yelahanka.
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode
FRCS (Tr&Orth) UK · FEBOT
GMC Specialist Register
Clinic Locations
OrthoSportsMed Clinic, Sahakar Nagar
1182/1, 20th Main Road, A Block,
Bengaluru 560092