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What is the difference (symptoms wise) between a shoulder sprain and a rotator cuff tear?
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Yes.: A shoulder sprain refers to a stretch or bruise to the ligaments that hold the shoulder together. A rotator cuff tear refers to a muscle that has been detached from its bony insertion.
Answered 11/28/2017
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