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Rotator cuff injury
A condition in which the rotator cuff muscles (the fine motor-control muscles that allow the arm/elbow/hand to be placed in a specific position in space) are injured, causing shoulder pain and weakness.
Is a type of:Shoulder injuries and disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Shoulder
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