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Could my rotating cuff be ripped? about a month ago i was out playing on the monkey bars and did a flip and yanked my arm really bad, then days later my shoulder began to throb with pain. when im in class and the air is on its starts throb also. when i pu
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Yes. : Yes. It could be a rotator cuff tear or a shoulder separation (separation of the acromioclavicular ac joint). You should see an orthopaedic surgeon.
Answered 5/15/2019
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Could be.: The mechanism of injury could certainly cause a rotator cuff tear. Your symptoms may be that as well. See a sports medicine trained orthopedic surgeon for an accurate assessment.
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