Rotator Cuff Tear

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  • Rotator Cuff Tear

Etiology

  • Acute from fall or throwing injury
  • Most common is supraspinatus

Symptoms

  • Acute pain after injury
  • May have chronic pain prior indicating partial tear

Physical Exam Findings

  • Pain &/or weakness w/RCT resistance testing
  • With complete supraspinatus tear, impaired abduction

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