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Rotator Cuff Injury Medication
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How to tell if I have a rotator cuff injury?
Let me explain: Pain in the shoulder and the upper arm, limitation of the range of motion of the shoulder in certain directions and sometime weakness of the arm. ...Read more
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Rotator Cuff (Definition)
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that wrap around the ball of the ball and socket joint f the shoulder. The cuff muscles initiate the movements of internal and external rotation as well as lifting your arm ...Read more
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How can I avoid a repeat rotator cuff injury?
Be smart & lucky: While there are some variables that you have the ability to control (such as how you lift, what activities you participate in, etc), there are some variables that you cannot easily control. This includes normal aging of the tendon and genetics. ...Read more
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How can I tell if I have a rotator cuff injury?
Depends on symptoms: Without an injury rotator cuff tears are not common in people under 40 but if you are having pain at night that is bad enough to keep you awake or wake you up, then maybe yes. If you are unable to raise your arm straight over your head (same as other side) then maybe yes. Hard to make any sweeping blanket statements, but hope this helps. ...Read more
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How to know if I have a rotator cuff injury/tear?
MRI.: You're most likely going to need an MRI. See a sports medicine specialist who focuses on shoulders, who can determine if you need one. ...Read more
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What can I do to get help for a rotator cuff injury?
See shoulder surgeon: First step to treatment is correct diagnosis. Initial treatment is rest, stretching exercises to prevent stiffness, nsaids, ice. If no help, and symptoms persist more than 2-3 weeks, see a shoulder specialist. A history and physical exam is performed, and x-ray is done. If rotator cuff tear is suspected, additional imaging (mri or ultrasound) may be recommended. ...Read more
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How can I tell if I have symptoms of rotator cuff injury?
See below: Symptoms vary with severity, but usually pain when you try to use the arm, particularly elevating the arm to reach out for something, difficulty lying on that side at night, pain radiates to the side of the upper arm. With a severe rotator cuff tear you may not be able to lift the arm above shoulder level due to a complete tear. Weakness of certain muscles called external rotator muscles as well. ...Read more
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With a rotator cuff injury can I still continue heavy lifting at work?
Maybe.: If its just a strain to the rotator cuff, you should be able to lift up to waist level fairly comfortably, but overhead lifting may be very difficult. ...Read more
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Can I still run with a mild rotator cuff injury?
Yes: If it is not too uncomfortable to you moving it around but there is no reason that you cannot exercise by running. ...Read more
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Should I use gauze for my minor rotator cuff injury?
No : Ice usually works well for a rotator cuff strain. If pain persists you should see an orthopedist who will probably prescribe a short course of physical therapy. ...Read more
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How do I know if surgery is necessary for a rotator cuff injury?
Many factors: Several factors play a part in the decision to proceed with surgery including the severity of symptoms, accurate physical exam by an orthopedic surgeon, size of the tear on mri, failed nonsurgical treatments, activity level and health of each individual patient. All of the above should be taken into consideration before surgery is planned. ...Read more
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I have a weird rotator cuff injury. Is it necessary to get surgery?
Not always: The decision to pursue surgical treatment depends on a number of factors, including your age, your activity level, the chronicity of the tear, the size and "repairability" of the tear. Small traumatic tears usually recover predictably well with surgery. Large atraumatic tears often respond to non-operative treatments, although there is some risk of tear progression without surgery. ...Read more
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I have a rotator cuff injury in back of the neck, is it okay for me to still work out?
Yes.: You should be able to work out, but you should see an Athletic Trainer or Physical therapist, to receive the correct exercises. ...Read more
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It has been three years since a rotator cuff injury, and sudden sharp pains occur when exercising. Do I require surgery?
Rotator cuff tear: Not necessarily. First a repeat MRI has to done to determine if there is a tear and how extensive it is. The MRI should be done with a dye injection(gadolinium ) in the join since you have had prior surgey. A small tear may improve with just physical therapy. ...Read more
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Good day, I have a rotator cuff injury, how do I do the procedure to get it operated so my medical aid pays for it, I currently only have a key care h?
Scheme exclusion: Unfortunately elective shoulder surgeries is a scheme exclusion for Keycare Core . Can discuss with your broker . ...Read more
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Should i see a chiropractor if i have a rotator cuff injury?
Not necessarily.: You're best served by seeing an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon who specializes in shoulders. If you have a rotator cuff tear, you'd need one anyway. ...Read more
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How can you treat a rotator cuff injury?
It depends: Many people have degenerative rotator cuff tears as we mature. Non operative conservative treatment should be the first line of treatment. This often consists of NSAIDS, injection, and physical therapy. If conservative treatment fails or if an acute traumatic tear, operative treatment may be warranted. Ask your orthopaedic surgeon for more details. Physical examination and imaging (MRI) are needed ...Read more
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How do you identify a rotator cuff injury?
Strength Testing: There are a series of tests a doctor can use to determine which, if any, of the rotator cuff's have been injured. In most of these tests, the physician will ask you to hold your arm out in various positions and ask you to hold it up against resistence. Pain, or inability to hold up the arm may be an indication of injury. Also, an MRI can help determine injury as well. ...Read more
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How to recover from a rotator cuff injury?
Rest and exercise: As long as it is not torn, a cuff sprain/strain resolves with rest for a couple of days with the use of anti inflammatory meds, followed by gradual exercises involving rotation of the shoulder (look up codmans exercises, which are pendulum exercises for the shoulder). Perform slowly, as pain resolves, can add light weights while performing them to strengthen rtc muscles. ...Read more
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Is a rotator cuff injury a serious injury?
It depend: What kind injury, if minor inflammations it is not, if you have a tear in it is need surgery. ...Read more
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Anyone know what is a rotator cuff injury?
Good Question: We need a better understanding of your true diagnosis first. Do you have a strain/sprain without tear, a minor partial tear, a structural partial tear, or a full thickness tear? Each has a different prognosis and treatment. Learn more here: http://www.Theshouldercenter.Com/rotator-cuff-tear.Htm. ...Read more
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Injuries (Definition)
An injury, of any severity, is a condition in which a person has damage to any part of his body. Examples of major injuries include gunshot wounds, knife wounds, large burns, severed ...Read more
Rotator Cuff Injury (Definition)
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 ...Read more
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