Dr Terence Moopanar

Description

Introduction The 'rotator cuff' is the term that describes the four muscles and associated tendons that surround the shoulder and connect the arm to the shoulder and allow a wide range of motion of the arm from the shoulder. Where tears occur in any of these muscles or tendons it is referred to by the term 'rotator cuff tear' or simply 'cuff tear'. Causes As with many injuries to joints and joint muscles, repetitive stress is the main cause of rotator cuff tears, although it is also a common injury from for example vehicle accidents or falling from a height.