Pain when lifting or reaching
Symptoms with overhead movement, dressing, work, or sleep can be reviewed in consultation.
Rotator cuff injury consultation
Shoulder pain and weakness may involve the rotator cuff, but the diagnosis needs assessment.
The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that help control shoulder movement. Symptoms, examination, and available images are reviewed to determine what may be involved.
Shoulder assessmentGuadalajara and ZapopanConsultations from $1,000 MXN
Understanding the concern
Pain and weakness do not identify a tear by themselves.
Rotator cuff symptoms can overlap with other shoulder conditions. The history of injury, movement limits, strength, and available studies help clarify the diagnosis.
New weakness after an injury
A fall, traction injury, or sudden loss of shoulder strength may need prompt clinical assessment.
When to consult
When a rotator cuff injury assessment may be useful
These examples do not determine a diagnosis. They may help you decide whether to seek an orthopedic assessment.
Pain when lifting or reaching
Symptoms with overhead movement, dressing, work, or sleep can be reviewed in consultation.
New weakness after an injury
A fall, traction injury, or sudden loss of shoulder strength may need prompt clinical assessment.
Persistent shoulder symptoms
If previous care has not resolved the limitation, bring the available studies and treatment history.
What is reviewed
What is reviewed in a rotator cuff injury consultation?
The assessment is used to distinguish possible causes and determine which alternatives should be considered next.
- 01
Symptoms and history
How the problem began, how it has changed, and the activities it is limiting are reviewed in consultation.
- 02
Clinical examination
Movement, strength, stability, sensation, and the areas related to the symptoms may be assessed as appropriate.
- 03
Available studies and next steps
X-rays, MRI scans, ultrasound studies, and reports can be reviewed when available; further information may be considered when it is useful.
Your orthopedic specialist
Dr. Carlos Alberto García Águila
Traumatology and Orthopedics
Care for knee, hip, shoulder, hand, wrist, foot and ankle concerns, sports injuries, fractures, and assessment of surgical and non-surgical alternatives.
- Medical Doctor and Midwife, University of Guadalajara (CUCS).
- Medical specialty training at the Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara.
- Advanced specialty training in Joint Preservation and Joint Replacement Surgery, University of Guadalajara.
- Master’s degree in Advanced Knee Pathology and Surgery, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Clínica CEMTRO, Madrid.
- Graduate studies in Education, Teaching and Research, Universidad Santander.
Professional license
9397150
Specialty license
15138725
CMOT certification
14/8067/25
Before booking
Frequently asked questions.
01What can cause rotator cuff injury?
Symptoms in the same area can have different causes. The history, clinical examination, and available studies help clarify the diagnosis.
02Does it always require surgery?
No. The appropriate option depends on the diagnosis, symptoms, function, and individual circumstances.
03What should I bring to the consultation?
Bring any available images, reports, and information about previous treatments related to your concern.
Immediate care: For severe shoulder pain after injury, visible deformity, numbness, or an inability to move the arm, seek immediate medical care.
Scheduled consultation: A scheduled consultation is appropriate once an emergency or acute injury has received immediate care when needed.