The rotator cuff is made up of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place. The rotator cuff can become injured or wear down with age. If injured, the rotator cuff may need surgery to repair it.
Any one of the rotator cuff tendons can fray or tear from causes such as injury and overuse. A tear may be partial, with some of the tendon still intact. Or it may be a complete tear, with the tendon fully torn.
Having shoulder pain or problems lifting your arms over your head? You may have tendonitis or a tear in the muscles and tendons that hold your shoulder in place, called the rotator cuff. This video explains symptoms of this syndrome, possible treatments, and ways you can prevent shoulder injuries.
