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.

Recovery from rotator cuff surgery can take several months and involves physical therapy to help restore strength and range of motion in the shoulder.

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.

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

There is good news for the more than half a million people a year who need surgery to repair their rotator cuff.

Sometimes, doctors may remove a bone spur or calcium deposits during surgery. Arthroplasty: Rotator cuff tears may contribute to severe arthritis over time.

Alshon Jeffery reportedly had surgery Wednesday to repair a torn rotator cuff he suffered in training camp.