Overview
Definition
Tear in the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles (SITS).
Epidemiology
Varies globally. Often age and lifestyle dependent.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Aging, repetitive overhead use, trauma.
Clinical Symptoms
- Shoulder pain
- weakness
- difficulty lifting arm overhead.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Empty can test
- Drop arm test
- MRI.
Management
- Physical therapy
- NSAIDs
- Surgical repair.
Complications
- Chronic pain
- loss of shoulder function.