Rotator Cuff Tear
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Rotator Cuff Tear Risk Factors
Risk factors for rotator cuff tear include:
Elderly
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
Heavy lifting
Repetitive lifting over the head:
Painting
Construction
Sports: baseball, basketball, tennis, golf
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Rotator Cuff Tear Symptoms
Related Topics:
Rotator cuff tendinitis
Shoulder A-C separation
Shoulder bursitis
Shoulder contusion
Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder fracture
Shoulder injury
Shoulder pain
Shoulder sprain
Shoulder tendinitis
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Shoulder injury
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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Rotator Cuff Tear References:
Baker CL, Whaley AL, Baker M. Arthroscopic rotator cuff tear repair. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2003 Winter;12(4):175-90.
Charousset C, Bellaiche L, Duranthon LD, Grimberg J. Accuracy of CT arthrography in the assessment of tears of the rotator cuff. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2005 Jun;87(6):824-8.
Kim SH, Ha KI, Park JH, Kang JS, Oh SK, Oh I. Arthroscopic versus mini-open salvage repair of the rotator cuff tear: outcome analysis at 2 to 6 years' follow-up. Arthroscopy. 2003 Sep;19(7):746-54.
Laudicina L, D'Ambrosia R. Management of irreparable rotator cuff tears and glenohumeral arthritis. Orthopedics. 2005 Apr;28(4):382-8.
McCabe RA, Nicholas SJ, Montgomery KD, Finneran JJ, McHugh MP. The effect of rotator cuff tear size on shoulder strength and range of motion. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2005 Mar;35(3):130-5.
