Direct Answer
What causes shoulder weakness?
Shoulder weakness can come from rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, impingement, instability, frozen shoulder, fracture, or pain-limited motion.
What To Know
Review the key points below, then use the related pages to explore care options.
Shoulder symptoms
Shoulder concerns include pain, weakness, stiffness, limited motion, rotator cuff tears, arthritis, fractures, and instability.
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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