Everything That You Need To Know About Rotator Cuff Tear
                     Everything That You 
Need To Know About 
Rotator Cuff Tear
An Overview
Rotator cuff tear makes it very difficult to move or lift your arm. 
In fact, you may experience shoulder pain along with arm 
weakness. Usually, this problem occurs in old age. However, 
some other causes of rotator cuff tear are bone spurs, decreased 
blood flow, overuse, an accident, and more. 
Well, pain relievers, rest, and physical therapy can help you treat 
rotator cuff tear. In some cases, surgery is required to reattach a 
torn rotator cuff. AOSM has the best shoulder surgeons in Delhi 
that provide treatment for rotator cuff injuries. 
Types of Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator cuff tear is broadly classified into two main categories:
• Partial: In this condition is tendon is little attached to the arm 
bone.
• Complete: In this condition, the rotator cuff completely 
separates from the bone. 
Symptoms of Rotator Cuff 
Tear
• Popping or clicking sounds while moving your arm
• Arm or shoulder weakness 
• Severe shoulder pain
• Difficulty in lifting arm
• Facing trouble in reaching behind the back
Who Is at Risk For Rotator Cuff 
Injuries?
Clearly, rotator cuff injuries can be degenerative and acute as 
well. In many cases, acute injuries develop from one specific 
incident like falling, lifting heavy objects, and more. On the other 
hand, degenerative injuries develop due to long-term overuse. 
Basketball players, tennis players, athletes, wrestlers, rowers, 
painters, carpenters, and people more than 40 years are more 
prone to rotator cuff injuries. 
Treatments for A Rotator Cuff 
Injury 
Frankly, treatment depends on the condition of the patient. 
Some treatment options are:
• Physical Therapy
• Hot & Cold Compression
• Anti-Inflammatory Medications
• Exercises 
• Surgery
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