Rotator Cuff Tear - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- A rotator cuff tear is a tear of one or more of the tendons of the four rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder
Symptoms-

Certain activities may cause pain

Limited shoulder motion

Pain or tenderness when reaching overhead

Shoulder pain, especially at night

Shoulder weakness

Trouble reaching behind the back

Trouble sleeping on the affected shoulder

Causes-

Acute injury

Fall, a car accident, or another sudden injury

Overuse

Progressive degeneration or wear and tear of the tendon tissue

Repetitive overhead activity or heavy lifting over a prolonged period of time

Specialists to visit
Orthopedic Surgeon
Sports Medicine
Physiotherapist

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References
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org
https://www.webmd.com