Upper Limb Rehabilitation Specialist Jo Gibson explores an intriguing case of an 84-year-old man with a massive rotator cuff tear of the supraspinatus and partial subscapularis tear. Despite his long history of shoulder issues, he’s improving, but constant pain and intermittent numbness in his posterior arm and into his hand complicate the situation. In this podcast, you’ll explore: What a massive rotator cuff tear (MRCT) isCommon pain patterns with rotator cuff tearsWhy the Suprascapular nerve can be affected in MRCT’sHow to set realistic expectations with patients about their recoveryCommon causes of pain into the posterior arm, wrist and handHow to differentially diagnose shoulder, arm and hand pain Assessment tests to identify and exclude cervical involvementWhen nerve conduction tests or EMG should be performed Rehabilitation ideas for this patient Listen to this podcast now to improve your rehabilitation of shoulder & arm pain and rotator cuff tears. Free shoulder assessment infographic series Click here to access the free shoulder infographic series and learn how to easily assess shoulder pain patients with this simple 6-step shoulder assessment from Jo Gibson The handout for this podcast consists of a transcript and research articles referenced in this podcast. Click here for the free webinar with Jo Gibson “Rotator cuff revealed! Rehab & reasoning”. Free video series “Frozen shoulder assessment & treatment” with Jo Gibson Improve your frozen shoulder assessment and treatment now with Jo Gibson’s free video series at clinicaledge.co/shoulder Shoulder: Steps to Success online course with Jo Gibson Improve your assessment and treatment of shoulder pain with the Shoulder: Steps to Success online course with Jo Gibson, now available for enrolment at clinicaledge.co/shouldersuccess Free trial Clinical Edge membership Use a fresh approach to your musculoskeletal and sports injury treatment with a free trial Clinical Edge membership at clinicaledge.co/freetrial Links associated with this episode: Free shoulder assessment infographic series with Jo GibsonFree webinar - Rotator cuff revealed: Rehab & reasoning with Jo GibsonGet your access to the free video series “Frozen shoulder assessment & treatment” with Jo GibsonImprove your shoulder assessment & treatment with the Shoulder: Steps to Success online course with Jo GibsonImprove your confidence and clinical reasoning with a free trial Clinical Edge membershipJoin Jo Gibson live on Facebook & ask your shoulder related questions every Monday Download and subscribe to the podcast on iTunesDownload the podcast now using the best podcast app currently in existence - OvercastListen to the podcast on SpotifyJo Gibson on TwitterLet David know what you liked about this podcast on Twitter Review the podcast on iTunesInfographics by Clinical Edge