When you’ve had a rotator cuff repair, it is important to follow your doctor’s instructions and physical therapy program in order to ensure the best possible outcome. Among the don’ts are certain exercises that can be bad for your shoulder and undo your orthopedic surgeon’s work. You want to avoid strain and further damage to […]
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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 […]
Symptoms of a Damaged or Torn Rotator Cuff
If you have persistent shoulder pain and find it difficult to reach or move your arm from side to side, you may have a damaged or torn rotator cuff. Here are the symptoms of this common orthopedic injury and how your orthopedic surgeon can reduce your pain and help you regain shoulder and arm function. […]
Why Rotator Cuff Repair May Not Be Possible
A rotator cuff tear occurs in the tendon that keeps the upper arm bone to the shoulder socket. A tear is either partial or complete, depending on whether there is still part of the tendon attached to the upper arm bone. A rotator cuff tear can cause pain and restrict the motion of the rotator […]
How a Rotator Cuff Repair Can Restore Function and Mobility
Rotator cuff injuries can be painful and restrict the range of motion of the shoulder. Since many daily tasks involve the use of the hands and arms, which are made possible by the shoulder, rotator cuff problems should be evaluated and treated quickly. In its early stages, a rotator cuff tear can be fixed. Acute […]
