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Rotator cuff tendonitis   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Swimmer's shoulder; Pitcher's shoulder; Shoulder impingement syndrome; Tennis shoulder

Symptoms

  • pain associated with the arm movement
  • pain in the arm at night
  • difficulty reaching behind the back

Signs and Tests

A physical examination will reveal tenderness over the head of the humerus. There is also usually weakness of the shoulder when it is placed in specific positions.

X-rays may show a bone spur and and MRI will demonstrate inflammation in the rotator cuff and can usually determine if there is a tear in the rotator cuff.

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