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What Causes Rotator Cuff Problems?

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What Causes Rotator Cuff Problems?

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The most common cause of rotator cuff problems is shoulder impingement, in which there is a narrowing of the gap between a portion of the shoulder blade known as the acromion and the top of the upper arm bone. This causes increased friction and gradually damages the rotator cuff.