Question 1

i have fluid on my elbow. it has been there a couple months. i had rotator cuff and bone spur surgery on same arm one year ago. are these related?

Accepted Answer

Prob.not: Rotator cuff repair/decompression surgery from a year ago would not cause 'fluid on the elbow'.Sounds like you have the common olecranon bursitis caused by bumping the back of your elbow, resting it on table tops, etc. Or previous elbow surgery.See your pcp if it becomes painful or inflamed/draining fluid.Good luck!

Question 2

severe pain from shoulder down deltoid into bicep. not rotator cuff. more pain when arm is rotated toward chest.  torn cartilage in other shoulder. ??

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Get examined!: At age 55 your most common cause for this pain would still be 'impingement' ( or bursitis). Labral tears causing this pain are less likely unless associated with the biceps 'anchor'( SLAP) lesions -- but less likely in isolation in your age group.Osteoarthritis can cause pain in this distribution . AC joint arthritis can also cause pain when rotating arm towards chest ( adduction). See an ORS! GL!

Question 3

exercise for rotator cuff pain?

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See below: I agreewith doctor watson , also i added a link for some exercises, you should follow therapy advise.

Question 4

what is a rotator cuff made of?

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It's a tendon: A tendon is what attaches a muscle to a bone. This is what allows the skeleton to move. The muscle generates a force that is transmitted to the bone, through a tendon.  In the shoulder, the rotator cuff starts out as 4 muscles attached to the shoulder blade.  As they move toward the shoulder joint, the muscle turns into tendon.  This tendon is the rotator cuff and helps to move the shoulder joint.

Question 5

how can i relieve rotator cuff pain?

Accepted Answer

Most likely rotator: Cuff impingement.  Make sure it is rc pain first.    If it is on the sides of your shoulders and hurts with overhead activity it could be rotator cuff issues.  Initially treat with nsaids, ice and modification of activity (no overhead activity, no heavy pushing or lifting) if it is not getting better see and orthopaedist.  They might offer you pt, oral steroids or hopefully a cortisone shot.

Question 6

how can you fix rotator cuff, please help?

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Usually surgery: Most full-thickness rotator cuff tears require a surgical repair to heal. There are factors, such as range of motion, strength, and other medical problems which can affect healing.

Question 7

what are some easy rotator cuff exercises?

Accepted Answer

Rubber bands: Use rubber bands such as therabands to exercise your rotator cuff. Here is link with easy exercises http://nycsportsmed.Com/tennis-shoulder-tuned.Html.

Question 8

what can i do to address rotator cuff pain?

Accepted Answer

Rest: There are many ways to approach this. The first treatment is usually a period of rest. An injured rotator cuff that stops functioning causes more pain, weakness, and damage when you are forcing it to move. Depending whether there is a tear in the rotator cuff, range of motion exercises are next. Finally, exercises to restore cuff function follows. Tears would not heal and end up with repairs.

Question 9

what happens when you tear your rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Functional loss: The rotator cuff typically tears at the insertion where it attaches to the humerus bone (ball part of the ball and socket). Since it stabilizes the shoulder, a tear doesn't allow the large muscles of the shoulder (deltoids) to function correctly and indirectly causes weakness and pain. A rotator cuff tear does not heal itself and usually requires surgery to reattach the tendon to the bone.

Question 10

can a tear heal on its own in a rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Rotator Cuff: Depends on the size and thickness.  Partial thickness tears can heal if they are less than 50% of the thickness of the tendon. Full thickness (complete) tears generally will not heal on their own and will often enlarge with time.

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I have fluid on my elbow. it has been there a couple months. i had rotator cuff and bone spur surgery on same arm one year ago. are these related?

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Severe pain from shoulder down deltoid into bicep. not rotator cuff. more pain when arm is rotated toward chest. torn cartilage in other shoulder. ??

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Exercise for rotator cuff pain?

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What is a rotator cuff made of?

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