ROTATOR CUFF TEAR – LIGAMENT INJURY SHOULDER

Rotator cuff is a network of four muscles. These four muscles gives stability and allow extreme range of movement of the shoulder joint.

The four muscles are-

• Supraspinatus
• Infraspinatus
• Teres minor
• Subscapularis

Causes

• Sports injury
• Fracture of the humeral head
• Fall with out-stretched hand
• Impingement of the cuff

Symptoms

• Pain
• Restricted range of motion
• Difficulty in lifting the arm

Treatment

• Rest, ice, physical therapy, or Surgery.
• Surgery is advised in acute, traumatic rotator cuff tear with muscle weakness.
• Rehabilitation of the shoulder is required to regain maximum muscle strength.

Our Rehab programs –

• First 4 weeks – Immobilization
• 4 – 6 weeks – Passive mobilization
• 6 – 10 weeks – Both active and Passive mobilization

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  Dr. Vijay Kumar Sohanlal

  Orthopedic surgeon