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What Are The Symptoms Of A Rotator Cuff Injury?
Question: what are symptoms of a rotator cuff injury
Brief Answer:
Rotator cuff tear
Detailed Answer:
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You are wondering what the symptoms for a rotator cuff tear. The usual mechanism of action to cause a rotator tear is a sudden twisting of the shoulder. It causes pain all around the shoulder but mostly on the top part. There will be pain on rotating the shoulder inwards and outwards. There is usually no swelling or bruising since the tear is deep in the joint. The best way to diagnose a rotator cuff tear is with an MRI. Physical exam is not very reliable. Treatment is usually geared to toward rehabilitation. through physical therapy. Surgery is done but only as a last resort since the pain is still present after surgery and therapy is still mandated
In summary
1. Rotator cuff tear sudden twisting injury to the shoulder
2. Pain entire shoulder
3. No bruising or deformity to the joint
4. Pain on internal and external rotation
5. MRI best diagnostic tool
6, Treatment physical therapy
7. Surgery only last resort
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Rotator cuff tear
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM wth your health care concerns
You are wondering what the symptoms for a rotator cuff tear. The usual mechanism of action to cause a rotator tear is a sudden twisting of the shoulder. It causes pain all around the shoulder but mostly on the top part. There will be pain on rotating the shoulder inwards and outwards. There is usually no swelling or bruising since the tear is deep in the joint. The best way to diagnose a rotator cuff tear is with an MRI. Physical exam is not very reliable. Treatment is usually geared to toward rehabilitation. through physical therapy. Surgery is done but only as a last resort since the pain is still present after surgery and therapy is still mandated
In summary
1. Rotator cuff tear sudden twisting injury to the shoulder
2. Pain entire shoulder
3. No bruising or deformity to the joint
4. Pain on internal and external rotation
5. MRI best diagnostic tool
6, Treatment physical therapy
7. Surgery only last resort
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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