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Where in the shoulder are shots given for a torn rotator cuff?
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Subacromial space: Injections for pain associated with rotator cuff injuries are usually placed in the subacromial space.
Answered 10/4/2013
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Be careful: Given your young age, you may be interested to know that there is some evidence that too many steroid shots with a rotator cuff tear can contribute to softening of the tendon and increase in size of tear. Learn more here: http://theshouldercenter.Com/rotator-cuff-tear.Htm.
Answered 11/24/2013
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