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== Rotator == ...the rotation of a joint. The most commonly known rotator is the [[rotator cuff]], a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the [[shoulder]].

== Rotator Cuff Tear == ...]] that involves a tear in one or more of the [[tendon]]s of the [[rotator cuff]] muscles.

...''minor'', meaning 'smaller') is a narrow, elongated muscle of the rotator cuff. The muscle originates from the lateral border of the scapula and inserts i The Teres minor muscle is one of the four muscles in the [[rotator cuff]], along with the [[supraspinatus]], [[infraspinatus]], and [[subscapularis

...n: /ˈtɛrɪs ˈmaɪnər ˈmʌsəl/) is a narrow, elongated muscle of the [[rotator cuff]]. The muscle originates from the lateral border of the [[scapula]] and ins The Teres minor muscle, along with the other muscles of the rotator cuff, stabilizes the [[glenohumeral joint]] during arm movements. It also assist

== Cuff (medical) == ...is derived from the Old English ''cuffe'', meaning glove, which is fitting as many medical cuffs function similarly to a glove, providing a secure fit ar

...ome compressed, or "impinged" against the part of the shoulder blade known as the acromion. ...les]] become trapped and compressed during shoulder movements. This causes injury to the shoulder tendons and bursa resulting in painful shoulder movements.

...) is a common condition affecting the [[shoulder joint]]. It is also known as [[subacromial impingement]], [[thrower's shoulder]], and [[swimmer's should ...o strike against". This refers to the way the [[tendons]] of the [[rotator cuff]] muscles become compressed, or "impinged", against the [[acromion]] bone i

...tissue structures. This can be done using various imaging techniques such as [[X-ray]], [[Computed Tomography (CT)]] scan, or [[Magnetic Resonance Imagi ...It can also be used to assess the integrity of the joint after surgery or injury.

...lts. It occurs when one of the muscles or tendons that make up the rotator cuff is torn. * [[Frozen shoulder]]: Also known as adhesive capsulitis, this is a condition characterized by stiffness and pai

...a specific type of [[shoulder]] injury known as a [[Bankart lesion]]. This injury is often associated with recurrent [[shoulder dislocation]]. * [[Rotator cuff repair]]

...y''' (pronounced: ten-din-op-uh-thee) is a term often used to describe any injury to the tendon. It is derived from the Greek words "tendo" meaning tendon, a ...the body, but is most commonly found in the [[Achilles tendon]], [[rotator cuff tendons]], and the [[patellar tendon]].

...the elbow becomes painful and tender. It is a common injury that can occur as a result of playing tennis or other racquet sports, though it can also occu ...es that can occur as a result of playing tennis. These can include rotator cuff injuries, shoulder impingement, and shoulder instability.

...eek physician, in the 5th century BC. It was used to treat conditions such as [[clubfoot]] and [[cerebral palsy]]. ...]. It may also be used to treat certain injuries, such as a [[torn rotator cuff]].

...oint that connects the arm to the shoulder blade. This condition can occur as a result of a direct blow, a fall, or an abrupt twisting motion of the arm. * '''[[Inferior dislocation]]''': Also known as luxatio erecta, this is the least common type of shoulder dislocation. It o

* [[Rotator cuff tear]]: This is a tear in the group of muscles and tendons that surround th * [[Frozen shoulder]]: Also known as adhesive capsulitis, this condition causes stiffness and pain in the should

* [[Rotator cuff tear]]: This is a tear in the group of muscles and tendons that surround th * [[Frozen shoulder]]: Also known as adhesive capsulitis, this condition causes stiffness and pain in the should

* [[Addiction]] - dependence on a substance (such as alcohol or other drugs) or an activity, to the point that stopping is very ...o not produce enough of the hormones that control important functions such as blood pressure