Essay On Rotator Cuff

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The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder that connects the upper arm (humerus) to the shoulder blade (scapula). The rotator cuff tendons provide stability to the shoulder while the muscles allow the shoulder to rotate. The muscles in rotator cuff are Teres minor, Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus, and Subscapularis. The muscles in the rotator cuff inserts at the scapula and has a tendon that attaches to the humerus.
The rotator cuff is often a subject to athletic injuries. These injuries include:
Rotator cuff tear: An injury tears a rotator cuff tendon that’s been weakened by age or wear and tear. Weakness in the arm (and usually pain) are the symptoms.
Rotator cuff tendinitis (tendonitis): Repetitive overhead use of the arms (such as painting …show more content…

Any change in motion increases the risk of impingement.

The symptoms of impingement syndrome are as follows:

• Pain: Impingement syndrome begets an aching pain in both the front of the shoulder and also the outer side of the upper arm. The pain will increase on contact as it is tender to the touch, and also certain movements will result in sharp searing pain.

• Weakness: Due to imbalance, and improper shoulder movement, the shoulder will become weak.

• Lack of Mobility: Some movements may pinch the tendon in such a way that the shoulder will not be able to rotate sufficiently to allow the arm to complete the action. Other motions may simply be too painful.

Impingement syndrome breaks down the supraspinatus tendon near the attachment to the humerus bone. In most severe cases, the tendon may pull away from the bone completely.

Prevention
The long-term changes that occur in and around the shoulder joint because of everyday wear and tear cannot be totally prevented. But you may be able to prevent some rotator cuff problems if

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