MRI report - Will anything restore function?

[chemong]

I have posted this in the wrong place.  Sorry..
To: Is there anything that will restore function
MRI results for my left shoulder state that there is a massive rotator cuff tear involving the entire suprspinatus and infraspinatus tendon extending into the superior fibers of subscapularis.  There is tendon retraction(5 cm.) and severe muscular atrophy.  Severe bicipital tendinosis and subluxation of the humeral head.  Cartilage thinnning over the humeral head, Moderate joint effusion with subacromial /subdeltoid bursal fluid.

This injury is now one year old and today I finally saw the shoulder surgeon.  He stated that this is inoperable.  He advised a second opinion.  Apparently this could have been addressed surgically if I had been able to get an app't sooner, much sooner actually.  He advised that I see an older surgeon who does a lot of open shoulder surgery for a second opinion.  He also stated that I was at risk of rupturing the bicep tendon ( at least this is what I think he called it);  He wished me luck with my career.
I am 58 and a full time potter.  I am right side dominant , but have always done many things left.  Pottery is one of those things that I naturally do left.  I really need far more function than I have.
Can anything be done to restore function or at least prevent further problems?
Thanks

[chemong]

Thank you for your comments.  I am Canadian.  Could you comment on the supposed risk of losing the bicep tendon? What would the implication of this be? The first surgeon  suggested I get a consult with a shoulder surgeon doing open surgery. However, this doctor is booked for months and  probably will not have an app't available for a very long time according to my family doctor.  
The first surgeon told me that I should take it easy.  I guess I would like to know what that means? will movement alone  or stress on the joint caused by working at my pottery job cause further deterioration? should I wait through the next many months without working so as not to aggravate this or does this type of thing just continue to deteriorate no matter what activity is undertaken? It is so difficult to think of these questions in the moment and then there is no opportunity after the fact.

Thank you
chemong

[abhijeet v ghosh]

hi chemong,
do you have a medical insurance?
frankly your shoulder is in a bad state as it's more than one year with massive tear as well as subluxation.
which part of world do you belong to?
you definately need a very experienced shoulder surgeon for help. I can help you.
I am a young surgeon but have contacts with older surgeons to help.
regards