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Rotator Cuff Tear Flashcards

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Classic history of a rotator cuff tear

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Sudden jerk in a patient over the age of 40 with subsequent pain and weakness

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How are rotator cuff tears confirmed?

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US or MRI

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Optimal treatment for rotator cuff tears

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Surgery = rotator cuff repair with subacromial decompression
Non-operative = physiotherapy and subacromial injection
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