Sling immobilization for 6 weeks after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair yielded improved sleep quality, decreased anxiety and increased satisfaction with similar clinical outcomes compared with ...

A second myth is that after rotator-cuff repair surgery, one can discontinue their sling and start therapy immediately. In fact, that is not true.

This procedure only takes about 45 minutes, but the recovery after surgery is quite long. Whereas, years ago, a sling was only recommended for a few weeks, and physical therapy progressed very ...

Rehabilitation after rotator cuff surgery usually consists of immobilizing the shoulder in a sling for seven to ten days, physical therapy with passive and assisted motion for six weeks, followed ...

After the first week, your arm sling may be removed. Your sleeping position will change from one position (back) to side and back sleeping.

When I do perform surgery, I favor minimally invasive rotator cuff repairs done arthroscopically, and generally tell patients they will be in a sling for six weeks after the operation, and ...

A new medical patch helps promote healing of rotator-cuff injuries and is less invasive than traditional surgery.

If a large rotator cuff tear is diagnosed in a relatively young active individual like yourself, it will probably need to be fixed surgically. Recovery back to skiing post surgery is usually six ...

In this Woman's Doctor, the topic is how shoulder pain can be debilitating. In some cases, it can lead to rotator cuff surgery.