Can a partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon heal on its own?

Typically, partial tears of the supraspinatus tendon can heal on their own if they are minor. If the tear is large, surgery is required. In general, if the supraspinatus tendon tear is small and the injury is mild, it can heal on its own with reasonable rest and external immobilization such as casts or braces. During the healing process, appropriate functional exercises can be performed to avoid muscle atrophy. However, if the degree of injury is large, it will be more difficult to heal by itself, so the patient should go to the hospital for examination in time, and under the guidance of the doctor, undergo surgery such as tendon suture to achieve therapeutic effect. If the patient has a partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon, he should pay attention to wound care during the recovery period to avoid infection, and should eat less spicy and stimulating food, and maintain a balanced nutritional intake in order to recover. If you have a partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon, you should go to the hospital in time to confirm the diagnosis and choose a reasonable treatment.