Question 1

how to know if my rotator cuff is torn or just bruised?

Accepted Answer

Rotator cuff pain: Incomplete tears of the rotator cuff cannot be clinically differentiated from other cuff injury. An MRI scan or ultrasound evaluation will determine if the injury to the cuff is a partial tear or irritation. Tendon is poorly vascularized and can either calcify or thicken with scar was well as have tears. All tend to be painful and limit range of motion in the joint.

Question 2

full rotator cuff tear has bruising, what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Biceps tendon?: If you have been diagnosed w/ a full-thickness rotator cuff tear by your orthopedic surgeon and have bruising now;esp.In your upper front of your arm u may have ruptured your biceps tendon.(long head) from your shoulder.At your relatively young age this would be uncommon though.See your md.

Question 3

i have rotator cuff tendonitis w/ impingement and constant pain then every few weeks swells up and bruises and is extremely painful, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Many treatments : Rotator cuff tendonitis and impingement can be treated with therapy and antiinflammatories. If that fails a steroid injection can help. If nothing works a shoulder arthroscopy may be needed.

Question 4

i have shoulder pain that has gotten worse in the last 6 months and a feel a deep bruise in my outer upper biceps area could this be caused from a rotator cuff tear?

Accepted Answer

YES: You will need orthopedic evaluation, x-rays and an MRI.

Question 5

i believe i have a rotator cuff injury, over night i noticed dark red coloration across the tender points. the pain and immobility is increasing even with rest. is this bruising from the injury? is the redness from the internal injury?

Accepted Answer

: The redness is likely due to the injury and it might become a bruise over time. You need to see orthopedic surgery to get a diagnosis and then treatment. You likely need an MRI if it has not been done yet. GP-do luck to you!

Question 6

fell at work.  landed on my knees and left arm.  already have torn rotator cuff in right arm.  now left shoulder extremely tender, any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Please go to ED: If you fell and hurt left shoulder  so badly, you wanna make sure you did not fracture your shoulder bone or ligament tear. I would suggest you to go to ed.

Question 7

partial thickness rotator cuff tear, i had no pain ever, just dullness/weakness. 1 and 1/2 yrs later my symptoms are the same, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Rehab: The large majority of partial rotator cuff tears in patients your age are treated nonoperatively with rest and rehab/PT. That being said, some partial tears are 20%, and some are 80%. These are treated differently. It's also possible that your symptoms are not coming from the rotator cuff. Consider labral tear or nerve issue. Time to see your orthopedic doctor again to discuss additional options.

Question 8

what symptoms would i possess if my rotator cuff was torn/damaged ?

Accepted Answer

Weakness and pain: It'd be very unusual for a 16 year old to have a cuff tear, unless unusual trauma were involved.  Most often the patient is over 40, and presents with weakness and pain.
The cuff tear patient will often have pain and weakness elevating the arm, may have difficulty lifting a gallon of milk into the fridge.  The pain is often mild at rest, worse with use.  Torn cuffs do not cause numbness.

Question 9

which symptoms would be suspicious for a rotator cuff injury?

Accepted Answer

Pain and weakness: Most patients with a rotator cuff tear have pain throughout the shoulder region which can be quite severe at night. You may have mild stiffness, but significant stiffness suggests other problems. Your pain most likely will be made worse with overhead activities and lifting objects. You may experience weakness with similar activities. It is best to see a doctor to get it checked out.

Question 10

does rotator cuff syndrome usually cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Usually: This is due to a sprain or tear in the tendenous support of the shoulder.  In the most common form, the pain varies but you will have trouble raising your hand above chest level, the position to go behind your back to scratch will hurt badly and twisting motions like opening a jar will be very painful.  Nsaids can help but if persistent over several weeks, see your orthopod.

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I have rotator cuff tendonitis w/ impingement and constant pain then every few weeks swells up and bruises and is extremely painful, what can i do?

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I have shoulder pain that has gotten worse in the last 6 months and a feel a deep bruise in my outer upper biceps area could this be caused from a rotator cuff tear?

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I believe i have a rotator cuff injury, over night i noticed dark red coloration across the tender points. the pain and immobility is increasing even with rest. is this bruising from the injury? is the redness from the internal injury?

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Fell at work. landed on my knees and left arm. already have torn rotator cuff in right arm. now left shoulder extremely tender, any suggestions?

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Partial thickness rotator cuff tear, i had no pain ever, just dullness/weakness. 1 and 1/2 yrs later my symptoms are the same, what should i do?

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What symptoms would i possess if my rotator cuff was torn/damaged ?

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Which symptoms would be suspicious for a rotator cuff injury?

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Does rotator cuff syndrome usually cause many symptoms?

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