What is frozen shoulder/rotator cuff?
The term rotator cuff is used to refer to the group of muscles and tendons (end portions of the muscles that connect them to the bone) in the shoulder region that helps to stabilize the shoulder joint. This group of muscles and tendons help in the regulation of the wide variety of movements possible at the shoulder joint. It also helps the bones of the shoulder joint to stay in their location enabling it to function smoothly. Rotator cuff injury refers to any injury or trauma to the muscles and tendons of the rotator cuff as a result of repetitive actions of the shoulders (as in athletes), fall or lifting heavy objects. The rotator cuff injuries can range from simple inflammation that may heal by itself to massive tears that need surgical repair. Frozen shoulder is a term used to define the condition wherein the normal movements of the shoulder become restricted due to pain in the shoulder joint. This condition is referred to as adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder in medical terminolog
Related Questions
- I have been diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear in addition to frozen shoulder; why won’t the surgeon repair the rotator cuff now?
- I have been diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear in addition to frozen shoulder; why won the surgeon repair the rotator cuff now?
- What causes rotator cuff problems (frozen shoulder)?
