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

Medicare covers rotator cuff surgery in different ways depending on where you have the procedure. Out-of-pocket costs can vary. Read more.

CHICAGO — Surgery for rotator cuff tear performed more than 12 months from symptom onset did not increase retear rate or the likelihood of a second surgery, according to results presented here.

Dear Dr. Roach: I had an MRI that showed three of my four rotator cuff tendons have complete tears. I can only lift my right arm midway. I cannot comb my hair, and I’m right-handed. I cannot ...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued an updated Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries, replacing the previous guideline from 2019. The ...

Subacromial balloon spacer Another new treatment modality for massive rotator cuff tears is the subacromial balloon spacer (InSpace, Stryker), which was approved by the FDA in August 2021.

"The best medical intervention is rotator cuff surgery, but a remarkably high percentage of these repairs will fail within just a couple of months.

When is it safe to drive after a rotator cuff surgery? A collaboration between Carilion Clinic and Virginia Tech seeks to answer this question.

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will have season-ending surgery on his left rotator cuff, repairing a long-term injury.

The WWE Superstar spoke about his recent surgery on his podcast Talk N’ Shop, Anderson revealed that his surgery was for a torn rotator cuff and a partially torn labrum.

NBA icon Kobe Bryant played with a painful torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder for many years before having surgery in 2015. Bryant told Ahmad Rashad in 2015 that he played through his rotator ...

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