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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rotator cuff repair with superior capsular reconstruction may yield improved function and reduced retear rates.

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 ...

Inovedis GmbH received clearance from the U.S. FDA for its Sinefix implant system, which can be used to repair rotator cuff tears. Sinefix allows surgeons to refix the rotator cuff tendon to the bone ...

Orthofix commenced enrollment in a study on the use of pulsed electromagnetic field technology for rotator cuff repair. Here are five highlights: 1. PEMF therapy promotes bone growth and the healing ...

Q: I have been having a problem with my upper arm. I went to a doctor and he said I had Rotary Cuff Tendonitis. He gave me a cortisone injection, which did not help. Will those over-the-counter pain ...

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 ...

Rotator cuff exercises can be game-changing if you're suffering with an injury in the area. We’ll come on to exactly what the rotator cuff is below, but, in general, the role of the rotator cuff is to ...