​​What is a rotator cuff? 

​The rotator cuff is in your shoulder.  It is made of four muscles. Together, these four muscles allow you to lift and rotate your arm.  

​​What is a rotator cuff tear? 

​A rotator cuff tear is when you tear one of the muscles in your shoulder that lets you lift and rotate your arm.  You could tear just one of the four muscles, or more than one.  The tear could also be partial or full.  A partial rotator cuff tear means that the muscle did not tear all the way through.  A partial tear means that the tendon is only part way torn, and is still attached. ​

​​How does a rotator cuff tear happen? 

​The tear can happen suddenly, like when you jerk your arm picking up a heavy object.  A rotator cuff tear can also happen gradually over time.  Rotator cuff tears that happen over time usually start with the rotator cuff fraying.  For more information on work injuries that happen gradually over time, check out our page on repetitive stress injuries.  ​
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A torn rotator cuff often requires physical therapy and even surgery to heal, which can lead to hefty medical bills.

How do I know if I have a rotator cuff tear? 

​To find out for certain whether your workplace injury led to a torn rotator cuff, you need to see a doctor, but if you have pain and weakness in your shoulder, you may have torn your rotator cuff.  Call our workers’ compensation attorneys at 847-352-6226 or use the contact form at the bottom of the page for a free consultation on your workers’ compensation claim to help get your medical bills paid for.  

​What kind of medical treatment do I need for my torn rotator cuff? 

​Medical treatment for rotator cuff tears depends on how bad the tear is.  Sometime tears can heal with physical therapy.  Other times, you need surgery to fix a torn rotator cuff tear.  The surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff is called a shoulder arthroscopy.  During a shoulder arthroscopy, the doctor uses a camera and miniature surgical tools to diagnose and repair shoulder problems.  

If you tore your rotator cuff on the job, talk to one of the attorneys at the Law Office of Franklin J. Furlett for a free consultation on your claim for workers’ compensation benefits to get your medical bills paid and get you the money you need while you are off work.  To contact one of the lawyers at the Law Office of Franklin J. Furlett, call 847-352-6226 or use our contact form.

​Should I wait to see if the pain goes away? 

If you think you hurt yourself or broke a bone at work, don't wait to see if the pain goes away.  Tell your employer you got hurt, and contact a workers' compensation attorney.  If you do not tell your employer about your injury when it happens, it can be difficult or even impossible to get money for your injuries.  

In workers’ compensation, the deadlines can be very fast.  It is best not to wait more than a month to contact a workers' compensation attorney. 

​Call our workers’ compensation lawyers for a free consultation today

If you were injured on the job, you should talk to a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer as soon as possible.  Call the Law Office of Franklin J. Furlett at 847-352-6226 to talk with one of our Workers' Compensation lawyers.  
​The consultation is free!

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