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Shoulder & Elbow
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Small Tear, Big Trouble
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Small Tear, Big Trouble
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Small Tear, Big Trouble
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. Even a small tear can significantly affect daily activities.
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. Even a small tear can significantly affect daily activities.
MEDICALLY AUTHORED BY
MEDICALLY AUTHORED BY
Dr. David V Rajan
Dr. David V Rajan
Chairman & Managing Director
Chairman & Managing Director
Exclusive arthroscopic surgeon and pioneer and promoter of arthroscopy in India. Head of faculty at Ortho-One, Coimbatore.
Exclusive arthroscopic surgeon and pioneer and promoter of arthroscopy in India. Head of faculty at Ortho-One, Coimbatore.
Ortho-One Weekly / Article
Shoulder & Elbow
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Small Tear, Big Trouble
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. Even a small tear can significantly affect daily activities.
MEDICALLY AUTHORED BY
Dr. David V Rajan
Chairman & Managing Director
Exclusive arthroscopic surgeon and pioneer and promoter of arthroscopy in India. Head of faculty at Ortho-One, Coimbatore.
Causes
- Age-related degeneration
- Repetitive overhead activity
- Sudden injury (fall or lifting heavy weight)
Symptoms
- Pain while lifting the arm
- Weakness
- Difficulty performing overhead tasks
Prevention
- Strengthening exercises for shoulder stabilizers
- Proper warm-up before sports or gym workouts
- Avoid repetitive strain
Early diagnosis can often avoid surgery and allow recovery through physiotherapy.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The rotator cuff stabilises the shoulder, so even a small tear changes how the arm works. Pain on lifting, weakness and difficulty with overhead tasks are the usual signs. Strengthening, warm-ups and early assessment can often avoid surgery.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The rotator cuff stabilises the shoulder, so even a small tear changes how the arm works. Pain on lifting, weakness and difficulty with overhead tasks are the usual signs. Strengthening, warm-ups and early assessment can often avoid surgery.
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Shoulder pain is quietly becoming as common as back pain, especially among working professionals. Long hours at desks, excessive mobile usage, and lack of physical activity are the main culprits.
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Shoulder injuries are one of the most common gym-related problems, often caused by improper technique rather than heavy weights.
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Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a condition where the shoulder becomes stiff and painful over time.
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