Rotator Cuff Injury
A rotator cuff injury involves damage to one or more of the four muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and help with lifting and rotating the arm. Injuries can range from inflammation (tendinitis) to partial or complete tears of the tendons. Common symptoms include shoulder pain, especially with overhead movements, weakness, and difficulty lifting or rotating the arm. Rotator cuff injuries can occur from acute trauma (like lifting something heavy or falling) or repetitive strain (such as frequent overhead activity or weightlifting). Treatment often includes rest, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and in severe cases, surgical repair.
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The treatment landscape for rotator cuff injuries includes both conservative and surgical options. First-line therapies like ice, ibuprofen, and physical therapy are often used to manage pain, reduce inflammation, and improve function. If these fail, less invasive options like hyaluronic acid or PRP injections may be considered to promote healing and provide symptom relief. For more severe tears or persistent symptoms, arthroscopic repair is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can reattach torn tendons to the bone, offering quicker recovery than open surgery.
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