A<unk>  is an injury where one or more of the tendons or muscles of the<unk> <unk>  of the shoulder get torn. Symptoms may include shoulder pain, which is often worse with movement, or weakness. This may limit people’s ability to brush their hair or put on clothing. Clicking may also occur with movement of the arm.<unk> s may occur as the result of a sudden force or gradually over time. Risk factors include certain repetitive activities, smoking, and a family history of the condition. Diagnosis is based on symptoms, examination, and medical imaging. The<unk> <unk>  is made up of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. The supraspinatus is the most commonly affected. Treatment may include pain medication such as NSAIDs and specific exercises. It is recommended that people who are unable to raise their arm above 90 degrees after 2 weeks should be further assessed. In severe cases surgery may be tried, however benefits of surgery are unclear as of 2019.<unk> s are common. Those over the age of 40 are most often affected. The condition has been described since at least the early 1800s.
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder impingement syndrome
Biceps tendon rupture
Shoulder problem
Iliotibial band syndrome
Subacromial bursitis
Retrocalcaneal bursitis
Thoracic outlet syndrome