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Rotator cuff tears found in 73% of adults over 40. Here’s why that might not matter

• 99% of adults over 40 have rotator cuff abnormalities on MRI scans, including wear and tear (25%), partial tears (62%), or complete tears (11%) • These findings showed up equally in pain-free and ...

Rotator cuff tears are a normal part of aging, but pain isn't inevitable

The first sign that retired accountant Kathey Parcels had torn her left rotator cuff was pain, sudden and acute pain.
Chattanooga Times Free Press

When shoulder pain could be a rotator cuff issue

Q: I've been having some pain in my shoulder. How do I know if it could be a rotator cuff issue? A: Rotator cuff problems typically present with shoulder pain from the side, back or front of the ...
Medscape

Living With a Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tear 'Bad Days, Bad Nights'

Key: I/V = Interview, RCR = rotator cuff repair, SAD - sub acromial decompression, Acromioclavicular Joint excision = AC jt excision. Oxford Shoulder Score = OSS. 1. Please tell me all about your ...
KSAT

Shoulder problems? It might be a rotator cuff tear - here's what you need to know

If you have problems with shoulder pain when lifting things off of high shelves, it could be a torn rotator cuff. TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine can help you get out of pain and back on track. The ...
Reuters

Shoulder problems? It may be all in your genes

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People may inherit a genetic predisposition to rotator cuff injury, according to a study presented Thursday at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons meeting in Las ...