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The rotator cuff is a group of muscles which work together to stabilize the shoulder joint. The muscle group helps to control your joint during rotation and that is why the group of muscles is named as rotator cuff.
If one or more muscles in the shoulder are injured, it is called as a rotator cuff injury. The injury may progressively worse over time.
A rotator cuff injury is diagnosed by conducting an ‘empty can’ test. If you suffer from intense pain in your shoulder, visit your physician immediately. The doctor will get the ‘empty can’ test, in which you will be asked to stretch your arm and rotate it to the side and then down. While you do this, your doctor will push against your hand. If there is a shooting pain, you have got a rotator cuff injury.
The diagnostic techniques for a rotator cuff injury include:
X-ray- this is to determine whether your bones are properly aligned.
MRI — this is to provide a cross-section view of your rotator cuff, allowing for more precise diagnosis.
Ultrasound — this is to provide a more comprehensive view of the deep tissue in your shoulder.
Arthogram — this is to detect tears in joints and tendons.
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