Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common joint problems faced by Americans. Like any other injury, it’s important you seek medical assistance for your rotator cuff injury for a speedy recovery. Your injury can worsen over time if you continue to use your shoulder regularly and the injury is left untreated. Fortunately, there […]
Rotator Cuff Repair
What Happens If a Torn Rotator Cuff Goes Untreated?
More than two million patients experience rotator cuff tears yearly in the United States. Rotator cuff injuries are painful and make upward and rotating arm movements difficult. Torn rotator cuffs can be disruptive to everyday life as we use our shoulders for a number of things. Left untreated, your injury can limit your movements and […]
Treatments an Orthopedic Doctor Can Recommend for Torn Rotator Cuff
A rotator cuff tear, which is a rip in the group of tendons and muscles that provide stability to the shoulder (rotator cuff), is one of the most common upper-extremity injuries affecting athletes and people whose physical activities or occupations involve repetitive overhead movement. Stiffness in the shoulder, pain in the front of the joint […]
Types of Shoulder Surgery for a Torn Rotator Cuff
The rotator cuff consists largely of the muscles and tendons that hold the top of the upper arm bone securely – yet flexibly – in the shoulder socket. Your rotator cuff allows your arm to rotate so you can lift, reach and throw. If you suddenly fall on an outstretched hand or if you perform […]
Common Misconceptions About Rotator Cuff Repair
The rotator cuff muscles and tendons are what keep your arm strongly connected to your shoulder socket. Tiny tears can develop in the rotator cuff due to overuse, which can cause chronic pain and mild disability of the shoulder. A chronic rotator cuff issue can make daily living difficult because doing the simplest things that […]
