Four muscles and their tendons make up the rotator cuff; they smooth arm motion and stabilize the shoulder joint. The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis aid the shoulder when ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Rotator cuff tears happen when one of the tendons in your shoulder is injured. Warning signs include shoulder pain and trouble lifting your ...

A rotator cuff tear can be painful and interfere with your daily activities. It may make it hard to lift your arm, get dressed or sleep comfortably. If your tear is repairable, surgery may be the best ...

This content is sponsored by Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center. As temperatures drop and people turn their attention to indoor routines, orthopedic experts say it’s the perfect time ...

Learn how to tell shoulder bursitis from a rotator cuff tear, recognize symptoms, and understand when to seek treatment or ...

Our multidisciplinary approach addresses structural damage and the pain itself. We don’t mask symptoms; we treat with minimal-invasive procedures and prevent injuries from becoming permanent problems.

A recently published study authored by a pair of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers shows that reconstructive surgery after breast cancer treatment has a demonstrable impact on arm and ...

Objectives To investigate patients’ sports activities prior to and after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) and to better understand the relationship between patient, injury and sport-specific ...