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Can not raise hands above head, painful. 94 yr. male.
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At 94: the tendons which "operate" your shoulders (ie "ROTATOR CUFFS" are most likely "frayed" ..sometime physical therapy might help by teaching you how to use accessory muscles to raise your arms/ ( Scapula musculature) Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 11/28/2017
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Likely rotator cuff: The rotator cuff muscles are a group of four muscles in the shoulder that help in raising the arm away from the body. A fairly high percentage of elderly people will have chronic rotator cuff tears to some degree. Physical therapy or a simple cortisone shot are non operative ways that we try to improve pain and function without resorting to surgery.
Answered 11/27/2017
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