rotator cuff tear Flashcards
1
Q
what are the muscles of the rotator cuff
A
S - supraspinatus
I - infraspinatus
T - teres minor
S - subscapularis
2
Q
what does the supraspinatus do
A
abducts the arm
3
Q
what does the infraspinatus do
A
externally rotates the arm
4
Q
what does the teres minor
A
externally rotates the arm
5
Q
what does the subscapularis
A
internally rotates the arm
6
Q
presentation of rotator cuff
A
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
7
Q
investigations for rotator cuff tear
A
USS or MRI
8
Q
non-surgical management for rotator cuff tears
A
- rest and adaptive activities
- analgesia
- physio
