Acute Rotator cuff tear
BONE INJURY SITE TYPICAL MECHANISM PITFALLS/COMPLICATIONS ED/ MIU/ UCC TREATMENT FOLLOW-UP Acute Rotator cuff tear
Supraspinatus, infraspinatus or subscapularis
Spontaneous rupture of degenerate tendon with sudden stress. Wrenching injury in younger patients. Post dislocation in
older patients
Infraspinatus tear particularly debilitating: Identify from loss of active external rotation/lag sign
Broad arm sling and early active mobilisation
Elderly, low demand or frail: Next available ED physio appointment or referral to local physio via patient's own GP
Young/active/high demand: Urgent OPD USS + Fracture clinic
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Acute Rotator cuff tear
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