Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rotator cuff tears represent a significant source of shoulder disability and socioeconomic burden. Outcomes ...

A rotator cuff repair is a procedure in which torn tendons and/or muscles surrounding the shoulder are surgically fixed.

Dear Dr. Roach: I had an MRI that showed three of my four rotator cuff tendons have complete tears. I can only lift my right arm midway. I cannot comb my hair, and I’m right-handed. I cannot lift a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Understanding several factors of a rotator cuff tear can help determine repair options. Surgeons may need to ...

A rotator cuff tear is a tear in your shoulder tendons. Four muscles come together as tendons in your shoulder to keep your upper arm bone in your shoulder socket. When your rotator cuff is torn, it ...

ALHAMBRA, Calif. (KABC) -- It's one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. Orthopedic surgeons say about one in four Americans over age 40 deal with a rotator cuff injury, but refuse surgery ...

Rotator cuff tears and injuries are among the most common causes of shoulder pain and weakness. While more than 2 million people in the U.S. visit their primary care physician with this injury in a ...

Preoperative shear wave elastography (SWE) can predict unsuccessful rotator cuff repair, according to research published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. In a prospective study, patients with ...

Question: What are some of the myths of rotator cuff surgery? Answer: Rotator cuff surgery can be very successful if performed correctly on an appropriate surgical candidate. One of the most common ...

LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orthofix International N.V., (NASDAQ:OFIX), a global medical device company focused on musculoskeletal healing products and value-added services, today announced ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: I had an MRI that showed three of my four rotator cuff tendons have complete tears. I can only lift my right arm midway. I cannot comb my hair. I cannot lift a glass or coffee cup to ...