A rotator cuff tear is a partial or complete severing of the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder, usually due to injury. A strain is different, as it involves an overstretch of the tendons. The ...

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 ...

Recovery from rotator cuff surgery can take up to 6 months and involve physical therapy to help restore strength and range of motion in the shoulder. Rotator cuff surgery is an orthopedic procedure to ...

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 ...

There may be new hope for people suffering from debilitating, slow-healing rotator cuff injuries. Chinese scientists have created an implantable 3D-printed material that both restores shoulder motion ...

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 ...

For those over 40, it's a common injury with different treatment options to try. Shoulder symptoms led to an average of 9.6 million physician visits in 2015 and 2016 in the United States. The most ...

If youre wondering if pullups are bad for your shoulders, you may be relieved to learn that this exercise is not inherently dangerous, unlike some upper-body exercises that put your shoulders in a ...

The management of large and massive rotator cuff tears presents considerable challenges for shoulder surgeons. Despite improvement in functional outcomes, a substantial proportion of these tears are ...

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 ...

Rotator cuff tears happen when one of the tendons in your shoulder is injured. Warning signs include shoulder pain and ...