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what are the signs of a rotator cuff tear?

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Pain: Typical signs of a rotator cuff tear depends on the muscle involved.  There are 4 that make up the rotator cuff.  Most commonly, people complain of pain with reaching or overhead motion, pain radiating down the arm, pain that wakes them up at night, sometimes numbness and tingling in the arm and hand/fingers, a feeling of heaviness to the arm.  Recommend you see a sports medicine MD/orthopedist.

Question 2

rotator cuff tear, will i be able to do boxing again?

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MayBeYesMayBeNot: Depends on the severity and thichness of the tear.Some rotater cuff tears heal with conservative treatment and others require surgery.You have to consult an Orthopedic Specialist and he/she can tell you what your prognosis .Tears can be just minor inflammation&amp;tear or a complete tear of one or more muscles or tendons requiring surgery followed by PT.

Question 3

how long would a minor rotator cuff tear take to heal?

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6-12 wks if healable: Minor or partial rotator cuff tears are usually allowed to heal via nonoperative means initially. Physical therpay, appropriate rest, then strengthening or titrated to the needs of each patient and their particular cuff tear. I healing does not work by 6-12 weeks, the tear may well need surgical intervention.

Question 4

what are common signs of a rotator cuff tear or injury?

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Pain and difficulty: Pain with the ability to raise the arm can be a tear that is incomplete. Inability to move the shoulder might be a significant tear

Question 5

how long does a large rotator cuff tear take to fullt heal?

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It may never: Large rotator cuffs, when left alone, do not heal on their own. Some of the inflammation may go away and the should can adapt to the changes, feeling better over time. After a rotator cuff repair, large tears have between a 30% and 70% chance of healing (the studies vary a lot). If it does heal, it takes around 3 months. Otherwise, your body may adapt to the shoulder a feel better.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: rotator cuff tear?

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Please see my blog..: "the incidence of rotator cuff tears increases with age, and a specific injury is not required. The rotator cuff is comprised of four small muscles, the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor. These muscles are responsible for proper motion and stability of the shoulder joint.". For more info please visit http://drmarkgalland.Com/category/shoulder/.

Question 7

what does rotator cuff tear extends through superior margin mean?

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Top: The rotator cuff are a group of 4 muscles/tendons that help raise your arm up away from your body.  Superior refers to the top or upper part of the rotator cuff.  So a rotator cuff tear that extends through the superior part of the cuff simply means it is torn and the tear extends through the upper part of the cuff.  Don’t hesitate to discuss with your doctor.

Question 8

what treatment is there for rotator cuff tear?

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Expected outcomes...: If symptoms persist w/ &gt;6 wks of diligent rehab &amp; compliance w/ conservative treatment, a more aggressive treatment, such as surgery, may be required..
This arthroscopic outpatient procedure usually allows for a return to daily living activities within 2-6 wks. A full recovery can be long &amp; arduous, but excellent results are achieved &gt;80%... 
For more info: www.Drmarkgalland.Com (1/22/13).

Question 9

rotator cuff tear surgery, how does it recover?

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General averages..: Patients move their elbow, wrist and hand immediately. No active shoulder motion for about 6 weeks.  Between 6 weeks and 3 months patients are in therapy working on getting motion back to normal. After 3 months motion is close to normal and primary therapy is for strength.  These are general and vary with patient age and size of tear sometimes.  Return to heavy lifting and sports at 6 mos

Question 10

will surgery stop the pain of rotator cuff tear. ?

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Yes: Yes, if the surgery is successful, repair of a rotator cuff tear can cause a dramatic reduction in pain and improvement in function.  I would discuss the specifics of your case with your surgeon before deciding to proceed; but in general it is a very successful surgery in the right candidate.

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