The study provides new evidence that early surgery for supraspinatus tears can improve long-term outcomes by preventing later rotator cuff muscle degeneration.

The study provides new evidence that early surgery for supraspinatus tears can improve long-term outcomes by preventing later rotator cuff muscle degeneration.

Shoulder pain due to the rotator cuff is one of the most common complaints presenting to an orthopedic surgeon's office. Lucas Rylander, M.D., a physician with the Orthopedic Center of Illinois ...

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.

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

A rotator cuff tear is a rip in the muscles stabilizing your shoulder. Explore symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention tips to manage and recover effectively.

I looked at the MRI reports you sent me and found that, unfortunately, in both shoulders, you have a full thickness, acute tear of the supraspinatus tendon (one of the four rotator cuff muscles).

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles (subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor) that attach the arm to the torso. The bony joint does not really do that the way the hip ...

Shoulder pain due to the rotator cuff is one of the most common complaints presenting to an orthopedic surgeon's office. Lucas Rylander, M.D., a physician with the Orthopedic Center of Illinois ...

Shoulder pain due to the rotator cuff is one of the most common complaints presenting to an orthopedic surgeon's office. Fortunately, most rotator cuff disease is really inflammation of the ...