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What is this leaflet about?: You have been diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear. This leaflet will explain what a rotator cuff tear is, the signs and symptoms, and how it can be diagnosed. Although the exact method of treatment will differ from patient to patient, the most common treatments used by East Kent Hospitals and their likely outcomes are also covered here. It will also provide you with information about what you need to do through the process.