This video is a 5-month post-operative testimonial from an automotive shop owner named Craig, who had a medium-to-large 3.5 cm rotator cuff tear repaired arthroscopically by Dr. Don Buford.
Craig reports having virtually no daily pain unless he overexerts the arm, and he notes that his repaired left shoulder actually feels stronger than his right. He attributed his successful recovery to strict adherence to an ice regimen, minimizing his need for pain medication, and a dedicated 6-to-8-week physical therapy program that began 6 weeks after surgery. At 5 months, he demonstrates an excellent, full overhead range of motion.
