Rotator Cuff

Question 1

Muscle/Tendon Tears: Rotator Cuff

risk factors
CMs
dx

Answer 1

• Risk Factors
  > falls
  > heavy lifting
  > aging
  > repetitive motions
  > smoking
• CMs
  > pain
  > limited use
• Diagnosis
  > arm drop test
  > MRI (best)

Question 2

Muscle/Tendon Tear: Rotator Cuff

treatment
nursing care

Answer 2

• Treatment
  > PT/NSAIDs
  > Surgery
• Nursing
  > RICE
  > postop care; teach home care: incision care, infection S/S