A 38-year-old warehouse worker off four weeks with conservatively managed rotator cuff tear. Role involves overhead lifting. What is the most

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A 38-year-old warehouse worker off four weeks with conservatively managed rotator cuff tear. Role involves overhead lifting. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Phased return with temporary restriction from overhead lifting, graduated increase, reassessment at intervals

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Full duties immediately as conservative management implies minor injury

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Cannot return until healed on repeat MRI

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Await surgical repair before return

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Medical retirement as rotator cuff tears do not heal without surgery

Rotator cuff injury rehabilitation — DOccMed MCQ

A 38-year-old warehouse worker off four weeks with conservatively managed rotator cuff tear. Role involves overhead lifting. What is the most appropriate advice?