[janet j]

I am 68 years old and had a fall skiing 2 years ago. After failing a trial of physical therapy for a rotator cuff tear, I saw a surgeon because I had pain above shoulder level, weakness, and incomplete motion. An Mri showed a tear of 2 tendons, and I had an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair 5 months later. I was doing okay, but over the past few months my pain is back, and I have alot of pain. I can still raise my arm above my shoulder. I was recently told that I have retorn the tendons. Even though I am 68, I am active and just hate thinking that my shoulder will hurt forever--and that nothing can be done.

My question is should I have the tendons fixed again? I have seen information on the internet about reverse type replacements. Is this something that might be necessary? Thanks for helping me figure out my options.