What is rotator cuff syndrome?
Rotator cuff syndrome is defined as any kind of damage (impingement, tear) or dysfunction to one of the rotator cuff muscles or tendons of the shoulder.
How do members experience rotator cuff syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with rotator cuff syndrome*
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Atrophy of shoulder muscles
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Nothing reported yet
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Joint pain
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Pain
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Stiffness in shoulders
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Fatigue
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for rotator cuff syndrome*
Who has rotator cuff syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 19 | |
| 40s | 67 | |
| 50s | 133 | |
| 60s | 201 | |
| 70+ | 105 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 151 | |
| Female | 365 |