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Message: [QUOTE="Greathusky, post: 3578138, member: 527"] I had a MRI done back in February for right shoulder pain. The exact diagnosis is "There is a full-thickness 10mm tear anteriorly in the supraspinatus tendon. " I was going to get to surgery on April 1st at Bristol Hospital by Dr. Betz but canceled two days before due to concerns about being at a hospital with the virus happening. Surprisingly, I have been golfing two days a weeks with minimal pain. It hurts worse when I reach back or sleep on it. I have seen other posts in the pasts about this issue from knowledgeable Boneyarders. I have read that a full thickness tear should be dealt with promptly but on the other hand, I do not want to give up my summer of golfing although I wonder if I making matters worse for my shoulder by playing. I was planning to have the operation in October. Dr. Betz said that my shoulder is in otherwise good shape and would require just one staple. I would have my right arm in a sling for a month and then a few months of PT. A small voice in my head keeps asking the question whether surgery is necessary. Another voice is wondering why I would ask for shoulder advice on a UCONN basketball forum. Anyone else go through this that can offer advice? [/QUOTE]