Shoulder Pain Causes, Remedies & More
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3. Rotator Cuff Tear
While the rotator cuff muscles and tendons are easily irritated, outright tearing is less common. There are two different types of tear, partial or complete, and both can cause significant shoulder pain.4‘Repair of Rotator Cuff Tears.’ Patient Resources, orthop.washington.edu/patient-care/articles/shoulder/repair-of-rotator-cuff-tears.html. Rotator cuff tears can occur from prolonged wear and tear or sudden trauma, such as a fall or from heavy lifting.
As its name suggests, a partial tear slightly rips a tendon. A complete tear goes all the way through and, in severe cases, pulls the tendon from the bone.
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