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What causes shoulder weakness?

Shoulder weakness can come from rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, impingement, instability, frozen shoulder, fracture, or pain-limited motion.
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What causes shoulder weakness?

Shoulder weakness can come from rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, impingement, instability, frozen shoulder, fracture, or pain-limited motion.

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Review the key points below, then use the related pages to explore care options.

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Shoulder symptoms

Shoulder concerns include pain, weakness, stiffness, limited motion, rotator cuff tears, arthritis, fractures, and instability.

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Care path

A shoulder evaluation can help determine whether therapy, injections, arthroscopy, repair, replacement, or fracture care fits the diagnosis.

Your surgeon or care team can confirm what applies to your situation.

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