Rotator Cuff Injury
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Shoulder pain that appears when raising the arm or sleeping on that side may be related to a rotator cuff injury, the group of muscles and tendons that surround and stabilize the shoulder joint.
How it develops: it may be due to a sudden strain, repetitive overhead movements, or the gradual wear of the tendons over the years.
Common complaints: pain on the outer side of the shoulder, weakness when raising the arm, and difficulty with certain movements.
Who treats it? The orthopedic surgeon and the traumatologist evaluate this type of injury, and the physical therapist accompanies the functional recovery. If shoulder pain persists or limits your movements, the advisable course is to have a specialist examine the area and guide the follow-up.
Data on 6,431 doctors who treat rotator cuff injury
Which specialist treats rotator cuff injury?
Rotator cuff injury is treated by an orthopedist, a specialist in bones and joints. A physical therapist, a sports medicine specialist, or a hand surgeon may also be involved, and a general practitioner can provide an initial assessment. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in rotator cuff injury
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Frequently asked questions
What is rotator cuff injury?
Shoulder pain that appears when raising the arm or sleeping on that side may be related to a rotator cuff injury, the group of muscles and tendons that surround and stabilize the shoulder joint.
Which doctor treats rotator cuff injury?
Rotator cuff injury is treated by an orthopedist, a specialist in bones and joints. A physical therapist, a sports medicine specialist, or a hand surgeon may also be involved, and a general practitioner can provide an initial assessment. Find these specialists.