15/06/2026
🔎 Surgery may look slightly better on paper, but the difference does not seem clinically meaningful. Conservative care can still improve pain and function, making it a valid first-line option for many patients.
So the real question is not: “Surgery or rehab?”
But: “Which patient needs which option?” Individual decision-making matters.
✅️ Check our "Research Reviews" to learn more about the study by Ricker et al. (2026)
🔗 https://app.physiotutors.com/research-reviews/partial-rotator-cuff-tear-management