rotator cuff tear

Question 1

what are the muscles of the rotator cuff

Answer 1

S - supraspinatus
I - infraspinatus
T - teres minor
S - subscapularis

Question 2

what does the supraspinatus do

Answer 2

abducts the arm

Question 3

what does the infraspinatus do

Answer 3

externally rotates the arm

Question 4

what does the teres minor

Answer 4

externally rotates the arm

Question 5

what does the subscapularis

Answer 5

internally rotates the arm

Question 6

presentation of rotator cuff

Answer 6

either present acute onset of symptoms after an acute injury or with a gradual onset of symptoms

• shoulder pain
• weakness and pain with specific movements relating to tear

Question 7

investigations for rotator cuff tear

Answer 7

USS or MRI

Question 8

non-surgical management for rotator cuff tears

Answer 8

• rest and adaptive activities
• analgesia
• physio