Has your orthopedic surgeon diagnosed you with a torn rotator cuff? If so, then you probably have questions about this type of shoulder injury. Watch this video to learn the basics of rotator cuff tears.

The rotator cuff has 4 muscles that help you raise and rotate your arm. Aging, overuse, and falls are the most common causes of torn rotator cuffs, and a lack of treatment can allow an initial injury to worsen. A rotator cuff tear usually prevents the patient from lifting the arm above shoulder level and causes pain on the outside of the shoulder, up the neck, and down the arm.

The orthopedic surgeons at Able Orthopedic & Sports Medicine want to help you achieve a quick recovery. If you’ve suffered a shoulder injury near Queens , then please call (347) 537-2404 to make your appointment.