Rotator cuff tendonitis and tears

Untreated rotator cuff tendonitis or tears can lead to permanent loss of motion or strength and can lead to progressive wearing out of the joint. If the shoulder is not moved for a long time, the surrounding tissue can get scarred or thickened causing a frozen shoulder with very limited motion.

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