SHOULDER ROTATOR CUFF INJURY
A rotator cuff injury can cause a dull ache in the shoulder that worsens at night. Rotator cuff injuries are common and increase with age. These injuries may occur earlier in people who have jobs that require repeatedly performing overhead motions, such as painters and carpenters.
CAUSES
- Fall on an outstretched arm
- Wear of tendons with aging
- Repetitive stress
- Lack of blood supply
- overgrowth or bone spurs
SYMPTOMS
The most common symptoms of a rotator cuff tear include:
- Pain at rest and at night, if lying on the affected shoulder
- Pain when lifting and lowering your arms
- Weakness when lifting or moving your arm
- Crackling sensation, when moving your shoulder
DIAGNOSIS
To diagnose a rotator cuff injury, your doctor may:
- take down your medical history
- perform a physical exam
- run imaging scans
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