R C Injury

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R.C

A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of the upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder. A rotator cuff injury can cause a dull ache in the shoulder that worsens at night.

Symptoms
The pain associated with a rotator cuff injury may:

• Be described as a dull ache deep in the shoulder
• Disturb sleep
• Make it difficult to comb your hair or reach behind your back
• Be accompanied by arm weakness

Risk factors
The following factors may increase the risk of having a rotator cuff injury:

• Age. The risk of a rotator cuff injury increases with age. Rotator cuff tears are most common in people older than 60.
• Some occupations. Jobs that require repetitive overhead arm motions, such as carpentry or house painting, can damage the rotator cuff over time.
• Certain sports. Some types of rotator cuff injuries are more common in people who participate in sports like baseball, tennis, and weight-lifting.
• Family history. There may be a genetic component involved with rotator cuff injuries as they appear to occur more commonly in certain families.

Treatment
Conservative treatments — such as rest, ice, and physical therapy — sometimes are all that's needed to recover from a rotator cuff injury. If your injury is severe, you might need surgery.

Therapy
Physical therapy is usually one of the first treatments suggested. Exercises tailored to the specific location of your rotator cuff injury can help restore flexibility and strength to your shoulder. Physical therapy is also an important part of the recovery process after rotator cuff surgery.

Injections
A steroid injection into the shoulder joint might be helpful, especially if the pain is interfering with sleep, daily activities, or physical therapy. While such shots often provide temporary relief, they also can weaken the tendon and reduce the success of future shoulder surgery.

Surgery

• Arthroscopic tendon repair. 
• Open tendon repair.
• Tendon transfer.
• Shoulder replacement.