The exact duration of conservative treatment for rotator cuff injury needs to be decided according to the severity of the condition, generally speaking, full recovery may take 2~3 months or even longer.
Rotator cuff injury is commonly caused by trauma to the ligaments and other soft tissues around the shoulder joint. If the injury is mild as ligament contusion or partial tear, conservative treatment can be chosen, including fixation of shoulder abduction brace, physical therapy, use of pain relieving drugs such as ibuprofen, and drugs to reduce swelling such as MaiZhiLin, etc. Generally speaking, it takes 2~3 months for some patients to fully recover from the injury. Generally speaking, it takes 2~3 months for the ligaments and other tissues to fully recover, and some patients may need longer time.
For patients with rotator cuff injuries treated conservatively, if the pain and other symptoms continue to be unrelieved or aggravated, it is recommended to consult the hospital in time for further treatment if necessary.