Rotator Cuff Tear Symptoms and Diagnosis
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What is a key characteristic of a large/full-thickness rotator cuff tear?

  • Painful arc with full passive range of movement
  • Loss of active shoulder flexion/abduction improving in 2-6 weeks
  • Gradual onset of weakness and pain
  • Sudden onset of weakness and superolateral shoulder pain after trauma (correct)
  • Which cluster of orthopedic tests is recommended for detecting traumatic full-thickness rotator cuff tears?

  • Painful arc, drop arm test, bear hug
  • Weakness in ER, drop arm test, painful arc (correct)
  • Drop arm test, lift off, painful arc
  • Belly press, lift off, bear hug
  • What may help develop the hypothesis of a full-thickness supraspinatus/infraspinatus tear during examination?

  • Belly press and bear hug tests
  • History of shoulder dislocation
  • Night pain, age over 60, and positive rotator cuff testing (correct)
  • Young age and history of repetitive strain injury
  • What characteristic may partially differentiate a subscapularis tear from other rotator cuff tears?

    <p>Positive bear hug test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome for most partial thickness rotator cuff tears?

    <p>Resolution with a progressive rehabilitation program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a referral be considered for partial thickness rotator cuff tears?

    <p>If symptoms do not improve over 5-6 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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