Rotator Cuff Tear: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The rotator cuff is a strong group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. A tear occurs when one or more of these tendons detach from their normal attachment to the upper arm bone (humerus).

Causes of Rotator Cuff Tear:
Single injury: such as a fall or an outstretched arm injury

Repetitive motion: constant irritation from repeated overhead arm movements (common in sports like swimming or tennis)

Age-related wear and tear: degenerative damage over time

In many cases, the exact cause is unknown.

Symptoms:
Pain at the top and outer part of the shoulder, especially when raising or extending the arm

Weakness in the shoulder, making it hard to lift the arm away from the body

If untreated, the tear can worsen, leading to severe pain, limited movement, and a condition called rotator cuff arthropathy (accelerated joint damage).

Treatment:
The main goal is to reattach the torn rotator cuff tendon back to the humerus to restore function and reduce pain.

Arthroscopic surgery is commonly used to fix the tear.

During this minimally invasive procedure, surgeons use special implants called suture anchors and strong threads known as fiber wires to secure the tendon back onto the bone.