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A Rotator Cuff is a kind of tear in which one or more tendons responsible for the making of the rotator cuff in the shoulder get torn. The four types of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joints and help stabilize and move the shoulder are called the rotator cuff.
The rotator cuff can be caused by acute trauma such as a fall or any sudden blow down to the shoulder, or this injury may appear due to time because of repetitive motion. People involved in sports are seen majorly developing rotator cuff tears.
Symptoms
The symptoms of rotator cuff injury depend on person to person and its severity. Some of the common symptoms of rotator cuff injury are given below as follows
- Shoulder Pain - Shoulder pain frequently at the forward and backward side of the shoulder, which results in no range of motion and functioning of the shoulders
- Weakness - Mostly difficulty in lifting or performing some specific task that requires overhead or any back activity with the help of the shoulders involved.
- Limited range of motion - With a limited range of motion, people are not able to move the shoulder in a full range
- Cracking with the shoulder - People may sometimes experience a cracking sound sensation in the shoulder joint when they suffer from a rotator cuff injury.
For people suffering from rotator cuff, it is one of the essential concerns to reach out to an orthopedic surgeon for a physical examination and to have a consultation regarding their injury. They will get a personal healthcare approach and be physically examined. Different tests such as MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray are being taken for further medical procedures.
Treatment options for rotator cuff tears depend on different factors, including the size and the location of the tear it happens, the overall health conditions, age, and activity level of the patient. Regarding non-surgical treatment rest, physical therapies have been given to the shoulders to strengthen the shoulder and manage the pain with the help of medications and injections. In some cases, when the torn is in a severe condition, surgical intervention is one of the most essential concerns to be followed and recommended by health care professionals.
Depending on the specific circumstances, surgery for a rotator cuff tear can be either open or orthotopic. The objectives of surgical intervention include reattaching the tendon to the bone and restoring the integrity and functionality of the solder joint. A period of physical therapy and rehabilitation is essential for the patient to regain their strength, mobility, functioning, and range of motion in the shoulders after surgery.
