Torn rotator cuff
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Torn rotator cuff
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The rotator cuff is the group of tendons and related muscles that help keep the upper arm bone seated in the socket of the shoulder blade. A torn rotator cuff tendon can cause pain, weakness, and limited range of motion in the shoulder.
A rotator cuff tear may be:
- Partial, in which only part of the fibers of the tendon are torn.
- Complete or full thickness, in which the tendon is torn all the way through.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedics |
| Last Updated | February 8, 2008 |
| Last updated: | February 08, 2008 |
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| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedics |
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