Dr. Neal ElAttrache described the tear as "significant" and said Pacquiao could be out between nine and 12 months.
"We have an MRI scan that confirms he has a rotator cuff tear. He has a significant tear," ElAttrache of the Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic told ESPN.
ElAttrache is one of the most respected surgeons in North America, having operated on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke and Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.
http://news.yahoo.com/pacquiao-undergo-shoulder-surgery-report-032114164--box.html
Well that settles that...