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The rotator cuff is the group of tendons and related muscles that
help keep the upper arm bone seated in the socket of the shoulder blade. A torn
rotator cuff tendon can cause pain, weakness, and limited range of motion in
the shoulder.
A rotator cuff tear may be:
- Partial, in which only part of the fibers of the
tendon are torn.
- Complete or full thickness, in which the tendon is
torn all the way through.
