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    What are the symptoms of rotator cuff tears?

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    Dr William Blakeney

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    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

    Acute tears following a fall or injury will present with severe pain and immediate weakness of the shoulder. You may feel a snapping sensation.

    With degenerative tears, the symptoms may develop slowly over time. The most common symptoms of a rotator cuff tear include:

    Pain at rest and at night, particularly if lying on the affected shoulder

    Pain when lifting and lowering your arm or with specific movements

    Weakness when lifting or rotating your arm

    Some tears are not painful, but may just cause weakness.

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