Rotator Cuff Injuries

The rotator cuff is one of the most essential parts of the shoulder. It helps the hand to move around and consists of muscles and tendons responsible for holding the shoulder together. The rotator cuff comprises the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis muscles. Do you know millions visit the healthcare provider yearly for rotator cuff problems? Be it sports activities, people regularly lifting their arms overhead, trauma or fall, or even wear and tear due to aging, rotator cuff can affect at any age. These muscles help perform movement and hold up the upper arm in place in the shoulder socket. It can happen to anyone and disrupt your schedule in many ways. But you don’t have to worry about it or sit over it; our healthcare providers specialize in providing relief.

What Causes Rotator Cuff Injuries?

If someone has rotator cuff injuries, the person may often complain of discomfort ranging from dull to sharp radiating pain. The rotator cuff may start from a trauma. There are many causes of rotator cuff injuries –

• A direct blow to the shoulder.
• Repetitive motion of the arm or hand.
• Falling on the outstretched hand.

How is Rotator Cuff Injuries Diagnosed?

The healthcare provider starts with the consultation in which medical history, family history, and signs or symptoms are thoroughly analyzed. Then, physical examination and diagnostic tests are performed to determine the exact source and rule out other similar conditions. The healthcare providers press hard on different shoulder parts and move your arm into different positions. Then, the patient’s muscle strength around the shoulders and arms is tested. Then, diagnostic tests like X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI. Sometimes, MRI is helpful in cases of injured muscles or tendons. The idea is to get the most accurate diagnosis to start the treatment process.

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