Everything That You Need To Know About Rotator Cuff Tear

Everything That You Need To Know About Rotator Cuff Tear

An Overview Rotator cuff tear makes it very difficult to move or lift your arm.

In fact, you may experience shoulder pain along with arm weakness. Usually, this problem occurs in old age. However, some other causes of rotator cuff tear are bone spurs, decreased blood flow, overuse, an accident, and more.

Well, pain relievers, rest, and physical therapy can help you treat rotator cuff tear. In some cases, surgery is required to reattach a torn rotator cuff. AOSM has the best shoulder surgeons in Delhi that provide treatment for rotator cuff injuries.

Types of Rotator Cuff Tear Rotator cuff tear is broadly classified into two main categories: • Partial: In this condition is tendon is little attached to the arm bone.

• Complete: In this condition, the rotator cuff completely separates from the bone.

Symptoms of Rotator Cuff Tear • Popping or clicking sounds while moving your arm • Arm or shoulder weakness • Severe shoulder pain • Difficulty in lifting arm • Facing trouble in reaching behind the back

Who Is at Risk For Rotator Cuff Injuries?

Clearly, rotator cuff injuries can be degenerative and acute as well. In many cases, acute injuries develop from one specific incident like falling, lifting heavy objects, and more. On the other hand, degenerative injuries develop due to long-term overuse.

Basketball players, tennis players, athletes, wrestlers, rowers, painters, carpenters, and people more than 40 years are more prone to rotator cuff injuries.

Treatments for A Rotator Cuff Injury Frankly, treatment depends on the condition of the patient.

Some treatment options are: • Physical Therapy • Hot & Cold Compression • Anti-Inflammatory Medications • Exercises • Surgery

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