Injuring the Rotator Cuff
The rotator cuff is located in the shoulder. Learn how the rotator cuff can become injured or torn and how to treat this injury.
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Transcript: Injuring the Rotator Cuff
What Is the Rotator Cuff?
The rotator cuff is located in the shoulder. It comprises muscles and tendons that connect the bone of the upper arm, or humerus, to the shoulder blade, or scapula. They form a ball and socket joint that work together to create the most flexible joint in the body.How Can the Rotator Cuff Become Injured?
Age, poor posture, injury, and excess lifting can increase the risk for damage to the rotator cuff. Injury can cause the tendons to become inflamed and, if left untreated, can become torn.Treating an Injured Rotator Cuff
Typically, rest and exercise therapy will help heal an injured rotator cuff. However surgery is sometimes required.Copyrighted animations provided by Blausen Medical.