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==Background==
#REDIRECT [[Rotator cuff tear]]
##Injury: 90% chronic arms overhead
 
==Diagnosis==
#result of extreme overuse in young adults (e.g. pitchers) or minor trauma in older adults
#sudden "pop" while lifting overhead
#lateral pain
#worse at night
#abduct arm pain after 20deg
#relief of pain w/ lido inject
#(pain free weakness = full tear)
 
===Physical===
#loss of active BUT NOT passive ROM (due to pain)
#positive impingement signs
#weakness with drop arm test
 
==Treatment==
#Acute --> sling, PT,  ortho f/u
#Chronic --> PT, ortho
#Next: MRI, surgery for younger pts with big tear, rehab
#PT:  arm dangle at side, circle 5-10wt
 
==See Also==
*[[Shoulder (Acute - Trauma)

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