How long does a torn supraspinatus tendon take to heal with conservative treatment?

Supraspinatus tendon tears are usually caused by trauma and can heal in about 3-6 months after conservative treatment. Supraspinatus tendon tear mainly refers to rotator cuff injury of shoulder joint, accompanied by local swelling and pain, and activity limitation, which mostly occurs after strenuous exercise or heavy physical labor. If the supraspinatus tendon tear is not serious, conservative treatment is usually considered, with the help of shoulder abduction brace for protection, taking non-steroidal drugs such as ibuprofen and meloxicam according to the doctor’s instructions, to play an anti-inflammatory and analgesic role, and gradually carrying out joint rehabilitation training under the guidance of the doctor, and the joint function can be recovered and restored to normal in about 3-6 months. If the supraspinatus tendon tear injury is more serious, conservative treatment is ineffective, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment with clinical diagnosis and doctor’s advice, common surgical methods include minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, etc., and after the surgery, it is also necessary to assist active functional rehabilitation training, etc., in order to promote the recovery of the disease.