Just an idea for people who have torn rotator cuffs that are not repairable. I begin PT today....6 weeks after Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer. The surgery took a muscle from my back and 2 achilles tendons from a cadaver and recreated the rotator cuffs that cover the top on my shoulder. The surgeon also repaired a torn rotator on the front of my shoulder. Chose this surgery instead of replacement because I didn't have arthritis in the shoulder and wanted to get back to playing tennis. Have been told after 6 months, no restrictions. The pain has been non existent although I've been in an arm immobilizer for 6 weeks, 24/7. Just an idea for folks with more than just 1 rotator cuff tear. For any shoulder surgery... if you can get a nerve block that took ALL pain away for the first 5 days and I've just had a few tylenols since then. Good luck.