Rotator Cuff
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- Q How do rotator cuff disorders affect my body?
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The rotator cuff is a group of four tendons. These tendons connect the main muscles of the shoulder to the upper arm. The tendons and muscles stabilize the shoulder joint so you can raise and rotate your arm. Every time you raise your arm above your... Full Answer
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- Q How are rotator cuff disorders diagnosed?
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To diagnose a rotator cuff disorder, your doctor will ask about your injury or shoulder pain history and will do a physical exam to see how your shoulder is working. If your symptoms and exam show that you may have a complete rotator cuff tear, you... Full Answer
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- Q What increases my risk for rotator cuff disorders?
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Things that may increase the risk of rotator cuff disorders include: Aging. Having long-standing rotator cuff tendinitis. Holding or moving your arm overhead frequently, such as when you regularly paint; work as a waiter; or play tennis, baseball... Full Answer
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- Q What is the rotator cuff?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineThe rotator cuff consists of four muscles and their tendons that originate from scapula and form a cuff over the upper end of the arm (head of humerus) - your shoulder joint. The cuff helps lift and rotate the arm, and stabilize the humerus within the... Full Answer
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- Q How long does the healing process take after rotator cuff surgery?
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Dr. William N Levine, Orthopedic SurgeryIt takes rotator cuff repairs eight to 12 weeks to "heal" (the torn tendon has to reconnect to the bone). So the first three months are focused entirely on healing (first six weeks no motion often in larger tears; and then the next six weeks on slowly... Full Answer
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- Q How can I help prevent the pinching of my supraspinatus muscle?
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Rick Olderman, Physical TherapyWhen your arms are down at your sides, your shoulder blade's (scapula's) resting position naturally maintains the subacromial space. Ideally, when your arms raise overhead, your shoulder blade should tilt backward (posterior tilt) in addition to sliding... Full Answer
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- Q What are the rotator cuff muscles, and why are they so important?
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The rotator cuff consists of four muscles--the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor. Each of these four muscles has an attachment from the shoulder blade (scapula) to the upper arm bone (humerus). The rotator cuff muscles function... Full Answer
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- Q Why may I need a physical exam for rotator cuff disorders?
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A physical exam is always done for shoulder pain. If your doctor thinks your shoulder may be broken or dislocated, X-rays may be done before a physical exam. Full Answer
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- Q What can a doctor's exam tell me about my risk for rotator cuff disorders?
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In rotator cuff tendinitis, tests usually cause some pain or discomfort. If tests are nearly normal (negative), you may have mild tendinitis or bursitis. Nonsurgical treatment may be started even if the tests are just slightly positive. If an... Full Answer
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- Q Why are rotator cuff muscle problems common?
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Rick Olderman, Physical TherapyThe rotator cuff muscles run from the shoulder blade (scapula) to the arm bone. Some of the rotator cuff muscles help rotate the arm bone outward (external rotation). They must counterbalance the muscles that turn the arm bone inward (internal rotation).... Full Answer
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