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What if a rotator cuff tear is not repaired?If a rotator cuff tear is not repaired, it may stay the same size or grow larger. Rotator cuff tears usually don’t heal on their own, but many with rotator cuff tears can regain good function of their shoulder with physical therapy and injections, even if there is a tear. For those with a rotator cuff tear who still have pain after nonoperative management, a rotator cuff repair can be a good option. Here at Easy Orthopedics in Colorado Springs, we...

How to get rid of a ganglion cystThe best way to get rid of a ganglion cyst is to have it surgically removed. Even then it can have up to a 15-20% rate of recurrence. Some ganglion cysts will just go away on their own in time. Some will try to get rid of it on their own by hitting it by hitting it with something, which is not recommended. Some will have pain with their ganglion cysts, and some won’t. There is no harm in leaving them alone if they are not bothersome, however, some elect to get...

When to get trigger finger surgeryTrigger finger surgery is recommended when either your finger is stuck in a fully bent or straightened position, or if you have failed treatment with stretching and steroid injections. At Easy Orthopedics in Colorado Springs, we frequently see patients with trigger finger, and try to avoid surgery if at all possible. What happens if you don't fix a trigger finger? If you don’t fix a trigger finger then it may become progressively painful, and in extreme cases...

When to get carpal tunnel surgeryYou should get carpal tunnel surgery if you find that you have numbness or tingling in your thumb, index, middle, and half of your ring finger, and you have failed treatment with night splinting, stretching, and possibly a steroid injection. There are many who have carpal tunnel syndrome who can get better without surgery. But for those who can’t it is better to do the surgery sooner rather than later as to avoid permanent nerve damage. Here at Easy Orthopedics...