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If you think that you have the signs and symptoms of a torn rotator cuff, should you see a specialist or try to deal with the discomfort at home? Doctors agree that it's always best to get a diagnosis for any unusual rotator cuff problems. That way, you'll know if you need non-surgical or surgical [...]

An acute rotator cuff tears typically causes a sudden, severe shoulder pain. You may also experience something like a snapping sensation and immediate arm weakness. A degenerative rotator cuff tear also causes shoulder pain and arm weakness, but these symptoms may start mild and only bother you during specific movements. Over time, you may notice the [...]

Anyone can experience a rotator cuff tear and require treatment from doctors like the specialists at Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. However, your chances of a rotator cuff tear increase if you have any of the following risks: You are older than age 60. Other members of your family, such as parents or siblings, have had [...]

A rotator cuff tear can happen suddenly, or it may develop slowly over time. Sudden (acute) rotator cuff tears may result from trauma, like a car accident or a fall on an outstretched arm. Rotator cuff tears that develop gradually involve degenerative damage to the shoulder. Your rotator cuff may wear down with age or repetitive [...]

Each shoulder contains a group of muscles and tendons called the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff helps stabilize your shoulder and allows you to lift and rotate your arm. Excess stress on the shoulder can cause one or more of these tendons to tear and separate from your upper arm bone's head. A rotator cuff [...]