Both arthroscopic and mini-open rotator cuff repair techniques result in similar early functional improvement in patients treated for small and medium tears, a retrospective study found. However, ...

Mini-open and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair techniques both provide similar improvements in pain and function, a retrospective study shows. Gerald R. Williams Jr., MD, a professor of orthopedic ...

Ryan W. Simovitch, M.D. Question: I'm considering having my rotator cuff tear repaired. I have difficulty sleeping at night because of the pain. My surgeon has discussed doing this surgery through a ...

Researchers have developed a python-tooth-inspired device as a supplement to current rotator cuff suture repair, and found that it nearly doubled repair strength. Their biomimetic approach following ...

Some rotator cuff injuries may require surgery when nonsurgical treatments have not worked, but evidence suggests that nonsurgical treatments can help with most cases. The rotator cuff is the part of ...

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons holding the shoulder joint in place. If an individual injures their rotator cuff, Medicare may cover the surgery costs if a doctor confirms it is ...

Baseball pitchers and rotator cuff problems seem to go hand-in-hand despite the rotator cuff being much smaller than other muscles about the shoulder and upper back. The four small muscles that make ...

Shoulder pain is the third most frequent musculoskeletal symptom encountered in medical practice after back and neck pain. A wide range of potential pathological entities can give rise to shoulder ...