2006-08-23 15:32:59 · 14 answers · asked by maish_99 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Rotator cuff tendinitis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the tendons of the shoulder.
Alternative Names:
Swimmer's shoulder; Pitcher's shoulder; Shoulder impingement syndrome; Tennis shoulder
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
The shoulder joint is a ball and socket type joint where the top part of the arm bone (humerus) forms a joint with the shoulder blade (scapula). The rotator cuff holds the head of the humerus into the scapula.
you will probably experience inability to move or raise your shoulders in all planes and will feel pains as you try to move your arm
special test: includes
(+) empty can test and drop arm test
2006-08-23 19:25:47 · answer #1 · answered by flower_roxy101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-18 10:12:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A completely torn rotator cuff is characterized by inability to elevate the upper extremity past the shoulder (present in 90% of patients with this problem). Other symptoms include inability to raise the hand off the small of the back when placed there passively. There actually may be relatively little pain at this point.
A partial tear may cause pain when bringing the arm out to the side and elevating past the level of the shoulder, pain with turning motions of the shoulder, pain when attempting to lay on the affected side or laying on the back.
Some partial tears do well with conservative management, complete tears are an indication for surgery if the patient is healthy enough for surgery.
2006-08-23 16:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by mistify 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this site:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/rotator_cuff_injury/article_em.htm
Realistically though, you need to see a doctor. Realize that if you have torn your rotator cuff it will not heal without surgery. Do NOT ignore this please.
Good luck and I hope you have a speedy recovery.
2006-08-23 15:36:21 · answer #4 · answered by dddanse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pain within the shoulder when your arm is rotating...but it does not necessarly mean you tore you rotator cuff.. the shoulder is one of the most interesting parts of the body, and it can be numerous things when it comes to pain
2006-08-23 15:37:33 · answer #5 · answered by tonic072780 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a lot of pain combing your hair or reaching for something hi ..You definitly need to see a doctor and have the area evaluated by x-ray/MRI Goodluck
2006-08-23 15:47:02 · answer #6 · answered by Lee M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have a lot of pain in your shoulder and possibly in your neck area. It might be a good idea to see a doctor.
2006-08-23 15:36:13 · answer #7 · answered by prairiefire_14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way you will really know is to go see a doctor. I have had similar problems.
2006-08-23 15:39:10 · answer #8 · answered by kangnamsuperman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tremendous shoulder pain would be a BIG clue. See your Orthopedist to be sure.
2006-08-23 15:37:53 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't lift your elbow or hand above your shoulder
2006-08-23 15:39:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋