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About Rotator Cuff Injury
About Rotator Cuff Injury
Your rotator cuff refers to the group of muscles and tendons surrounding your shoulder joint. These muscles are responsible for a wide range of movements of the shoulder including lifting your arms and, as the name implies, rotation of the arms. The rotator cuff is also responsible for keeping the head of your upper arm bone firmly within the socket of the shoulder - providing stability to the joint.
A rotator cuff tear may result from an acute injury, such as a fall, or may be caused by normal age-related wear and tear with degeneration of the tendon.
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Your rotator cuff refers to the group of muscles and tendons surrounding your shoulder joint. These muscles are responsible for a wide range of movements of the shoulder including lifting your arms and, as the name implies, rotation of the arms. The rotator cuff is also responsible for keeping the head of your upper arm bone firmly within the socket of the shoulder - providing stability to the joint.
A rotator cuff tear may result from an acute injury, such as a fall, or may be caused by normal age-related wear and tear with degeneration of the tendon.