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.
What do patients take to treat Rotator Cuff Syndrome and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ibuprofen
(CVS Ibuprofen, Ibuprofen 5% gel, Advil Extra Strength, Advil)
|
0 | ||
|
Ketoprofen
(Orudis Gel)
|
0 | ||
|
Naproxen OTC
(Equate Naproxen, Good Sense Naproxen Sodium, Kroger Naproxen Sodium, Members Mark Naproxen Sodium)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Rotator Cuff Syndrome patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Rotator Cuff Syndrome at PatientsLikeMe?
- 97 patients have this condition
- 2 New patients joined this month
- 5 say Rotator Cuff Syndrome is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 73% | Females |
|---|---|
| 27% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 1 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 7 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 10 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 18 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 4 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 4 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 56 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 6 |
These charts show data from Rotator Cuff Syndrome patients who have completed their condition history