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    How do you make a diagnosis of rotator cuff tear?

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  • Dr William Blakeney

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Dr Blakeney is a local graduate having completed his medical degree at UWA and then advanced training in orthopaedic surgery in Western Australia. Dr Blakeney … View Profile

    After taking a concise and directed medical history, your shoulder will be examined. During the examination, I will look for:

    Wasting of the muscles

    Swelling and redness

    Pain to touch or palpation

    Range of motion

    Strength or weakness of the muscles

    Signs of previous injuries

    Radiological imaging such as X-Rays will give information about the bones whether there are any bony spurs. Ultrasound and MRI scan look specifically at the rotator cuff tendons.

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