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Is this normal for frozen shoulder or rotator cuff tear?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jul 12 9:58am | Replies (22)
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@pb50

Any change in range of motion? Can you
* raise your arm from dead drop at your side to 90 degrees and then lower very slowly. If you have someone around, ask them to provide resistance to lowering
* put the back of your hand on the small of your back. If you can do that, get a partner to press on your palm as you try to resist.

If either of those make you see stars or buckle your knees, you have some good indicators of Rotator cuff. I’m not a doc, but I’ve had shoulder surgery and multiple shoulder exams.

Good luck! Ice Ice baby!!

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josephanthony | @josephanthony | Jun 28 1:55pm

PB50 —
Thank you for your post.
Yes, I did see an orthopedic doctor today who did an ultrasound. His conclusion was a probable Rotator Cuff tear. “These can be very painful” was his comment. Ice is definitely the solution of short-term practical choice, but Physical Therapy, a comprehensive ultrasound and a different pain medication were the treatment options recommended.

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