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Symptoms
Some areas of the rotator cuff tendons have poor blood supply. Thus, the tissue is very slow to heal and maintain it...
Causes
Some areas of the rotator cuff tendons have poor blood supply. Thus, the tissue is very slow to heal and maintain it...
Tests
Diagnosis is usually made after a physical examination, often by a sports medicine physician. X rays are also someti...
Treatments
The primary treatment is resting the shoulder and, for minor tears and inflammation, applying ice packs. Anti-inflam...
Alternative Therapies
There are no effective alternative medicine treatments for rotator cuff injuries.
Complications
The prognosis for recovery from minor rotator cuff injuries is excellent. For serious injuries, the prognosis is usua...
Prevention
The best prevention is to avoid repetitive overhead arm movements and to develop shoulder strength.
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