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 after a rotator cuff repair operation requires weeks of restricted shoulder movement, followed by months of physical therapy exercises. It takes four to six months after surgery to fully ...

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 in your shoulder often requires surgery and a recovery of about six months. LSO/Getty Images Q. I am a 55-year-old skier who just returned from Colorado.

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 ...

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

What are the similarities and differences between a rotator cuff tear and a strain? Read on to learn more about these injuries, including causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Shoulder impingement happens when your rotator cuff rubs against the top of your shoulder, creating pressure that irritates muscles and tendons.