Symptoms of rotator-cuff tears "Patients with nontraumatic or degenerative rotator-cuff tears typically experience an onset of shoulder pain that seems to have no cause," said Jain.

SPONSORED: St. Joseph Health’s orthopedic team regularly treats rotator cuff disease and rotator cuff tears.

Mercy Medical Center Dr. Gregory Gasbarro says the rotator cuff is important for stability and for motion.

Rotator cuff exercises are proven to heal injuries, so we caught up with a PT to tell us the best ones, how to do them, and the benefits, to ease shoulder pain.

Medicare covers rotator cuff surgery when it is medically necessary. Costs can vary by plan and the facility where a person has the procedure.

This article looks at the different surgical options for rotator cuff injuries, their benefits, potential complications, and what to expect during surgery.

Most rotator-cuff tears are degenerative, atraumatic, and more prevalent with age. Nonoperative treatment, including physical therapy, is typically recommended; surgery is considered in some cases.

Rotator cuff tears may be repaired with surgery. Recovery may take several months or longer and require a period of complete rest followed by progressive rehabilitation.

Dr. Grant Lum, MD, CCFP, Dip Sports Med, Sports Medicine Physician, discusses rotator cuff injuries, diagnosis and common treatment options.