torn rotator cuff
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 fibres of the tendon are torn.
- complete or full thickness, in which the tendon is torn all the way through.
current as of: july 17, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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