If you have a bad tear, you may need to have it repaired by arthroscopy. Arthroscopy is also used to perform surgery on a joint, not only for seeing its interior. The rough edges of a torn tendon can be trimmed and left to heal. Larger tears can be stitched back together. After surgery, your treatment plan will include physical therapy to strengthen your shoulder as it heals.
Full recovery depends on what is torn and how it is treated.
The best way to prevent a recurrence is to strengthen your shoulder muscles and keep them in peak condition with shoulder exercises. Developed by Clinical Reference Systems.