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Please explain what does a torn rotator cuff feel like?
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Pain: Rotator cuff tear pain typically is worse w/ overhead activities and at night. Sleeping on the affected side is difficult . Commonly the pain is referred to the outside of the upper arm( deltoid). Catching and' popping' may occur w/ certain motions of the arm. Pain and weakness w/ initiation of movement away from the arm is typical( abduction).Rotator cuff tears do not heal( generally) . Gl !
Answered 2/4/2017
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