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Dr Samarth Nikhil Patel

Dr Samarth Nikhil Patel

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M.S Orthopaedic FIJRAS,FISM (USA,South Korea)

Dr. Samarth Patel is an orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine. He completed his medical education (MS Orthopaedics) at BJ Medical College and furthered his training with fellowships in both the USA and South Korea. Dr. Patel also holds a FIFA diploma in football medicine and has undergone advanced training in Trauma and Joint Replacement Surgery.

Speciality Shoulder,Elbow & Sports Medicine Specialist
Degrees MS Orthopaedics,FIJRAS,FISM(USA and South Korea)
Adress 2, virvijay society, naranpura City- Ahmedabad
Experience Of: 10+ Years
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Rotator Cuff Tear

What is a Rotator Cuff tear?

A rotator cuff tear is a rip in the group of four muscle masses and tendons that stabilize your shoulder joint and permit you to lift and rotate your arms (your rotator cuff). It is considered as full tear.

There are varieties of rotator cuff tears. A partial tear is when one of the muscular tissues that form the rotator cuff is frayed or broken. The difference is a complete tear. That one that is going all of the way through the tendon or pulls the tendon off the bone.

It's common damage, in particular in sports like baseball or tennis, or in jobs like portraying or cleansing windows. It normally takes place through the years from regular wear and tear, or in case you repeat the same arm movement again and again. But it also can occur all at once if you fall for your arm or elevate something heavy.

Symptoms of Rotator Cuff tear:

Here are symptoms of rotator cut off tear:

  • Pain at rest and at night, specifically if lying on the affected shoulder
  • Pain whilst lifting and decreasing your arm or with particular moves
  • Weakness while lifting or difficulty in rotating arm
  • Crepitus, or a crackling sensation, when shifting your shoulder in certain positions

Tears that manifest abruptly, together with those from a fall, normally cause high pain. There may be a snapping sensation and an immediate weak point in your upper arm.

Tears that increase slowly because of overuse may cause pain and arm weak spots. You may have pain in the shoulder while you elevate your arm or pain that actions down your arm. It ought to be referred to that a few rotator cuff tears aren't painful. These tears but may also still bring about arm weak points and other signs and symptoms.