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Could a torn rotator cuff cause an immobile index finger?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: The two have minimal affect upon the other. There are cases where a surgery for the rotator cuff tear (arthroscopy with rotator cuff repair) causes enough swelling in the hand. The swelling can cause "triggering", or stiffness in the index finger. Just a torn rotator cuff can on rare occasions cause the same problem. Other surgeries to the shoulder, elbow, or wrist can do the same.
Answered 9/1/2012
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No: No a torn rotator cuff will not affect the index finger. It sounds like a trigger finger. See a board certified orthopaedic hand surgeon for treatment.
Answered 12/5/2018
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