Shoulder Cuff (Rotator Cuff) Injury

A rotator cuff injury occurs when the group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint gets inflamed, torn, or damaged. It commonly affects athletes, laborers, and elderly people, but can also happen due to a fall, sudden jerk, or repeated overhead activities.

Rotator cuff injuries can cause pain, weakness, stiffness, and difficulty lifting the arm. If left untreated, it may lead to frozen shoulder and permanent loss of movement.

Conditions we treat

  • Rotator cuff injury or tear
  • Tendinitis / tendinopathy
  • Impingement syndrome
  • Bursitis
  • Shoulder weakness or stiffness
  • Work-related and sports injuries

Symptoms you may notice

  • Shoulder pain, especially at night
  • Pain while lifting or rotating the arm
  • Clicking or catching sensation
  • Weak grip or arm weakness
  • Difficulty combing hair or wearing clothes

Frequently Asked Questions

They are commonly caused by trauma, heavy lifting, wear and tear with age, sports like cricket or tennis, or repeated overhead work.

No. Partial tears are often treated with medicines and physiotherapy. Complete tears or severe weakness may need arthroscopic repair.

The doctor evaluates your shoulder and may advise X-ray or MRI to check tendon damage.

Mild cases improve in 3–6 weeks with physiotherapy. After surgery, recovery may take 3–6 months, depending on tear size and rehab.

Physiotherapy helps greatly in many cases. However, large or complete tears usually require surgery.

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