Repetitive stress<\/strong> – activities which stress the same part of the body \u2022 Partial tear – damages the tendon but doesn\u2019t sever it 1. Pain at night when lying on affected shoulder \u2022 Physical examination \u2013 To rule out arthritis<\/a> or a pinched nerve \u2022 Rest. If your pain doesn\u2019t get better with non surgical treatment, you may have to opt for surgical options<\/a>. Your doctor will recommend surgical options in case:
\nLack of blood supply<\/strong> – the blood supply in the rotator cuff tendons lessen and the tendons get damaged
\nBone spurs<\/strong> – the bone may develop a growth and rub on the rotator cuff tendon causing pain
\nAcute tear<\/strong> – occurs when you jerk the arm or lift something heavy and the tendon gets partially torn
\nDegenerative tear<\/strong> – result of wearing down of the tendon over time<\/p>\nTypes of rotator cuff injuries<\/h2>\n
\n\u2022 Full-thickness tear – The tendon is completely torn<\/p>\nSymptoms<\/h2>\n
\n2. Pain when lifting and lowering arm
\n3. Weakness in arm and shoulder
\n4. Crackling when moving shoulder
\n5. Sudden tears can cause shooting pain up the arm
\n6. Degenerative tears develop over time and pain increases slowly<\/p>\nTests to check for rotator cuff injury<\/h2>\n
\n\u2022 X-Ray – To check for bone spurs
\n\u2022 MRI – To check for tissue and tendon damage\/pinpoint area of the tear<\/p>\nNon Surgical Treatment for rotator cuff injury<\/h2>\n
\n\u2022 Avoid activities that cause shoulder pain.
\n\u2022 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication
\n\u2022 Strengthening exercises and physical therapy
\n\u2022 Steroid injection for severe pain<\/p>\nSurgical Treatment for rotator cuff injury<\/h2>\n
\n\u2022 Pain doesn\u2019t reduce in 6 to 12 months
\n\u2022 Tear becomes larger
\n\u2022 Significant weakness in arm
\n\u2022 Loss of function in your shoulder
\n\u2022 An acute injury<\/p>\nRehabilitation<\/h2>\n