Rotator cuff tears can happen suddenly from injury or develop gradually with age, and not every tear requires surgery. Bob Burks, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about how to recognize when treatment is ...

ASHLEY: IN TODAY’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, TREATING A ROTATOR CUFF INJURY. THE ROTATOR CUFF CONSISTS OF MUSCLES AND TENDONS THAT CONNE THE UPPER ARM AND SHOULDER BLADE AND HOLD THE BALL OF THE ARM BONE INTO ...

Shoulder symptoms led to an average of 9.6 million physician visits in 2015 and 2016 in the United States. The most common cause of those shoulder symptoms? Rotator-cuff disorders. Tears of the ...

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This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Surgery may be necessary to repair a rotator cuff tear. Recovery may take several months or longer and require a period of complete rest followed by progressive rehabilitation. Share on Pinterest ...

The rotator cuff is a set of muscles that helps the arm and shoulder move. Injuries to the rotator cuff are fairly common, but many effective treatments are available. These muscles work together to ...

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 collection of muscles and tendons that keep the bones of your shoulder joint in place. An injury to this group is common, especially in people who work with their arms a lot like ...

Lower-than-normal levels of sex hormones can increase the risk of shoulder injuries in men and women, according to a new study. The research conducted at the University of Utah, specifically examined ...

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