WYNNEWOOD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Today's seniors are determined to stay active, but time and hard work take a toll on the joints. Lois Hayman-El, 70, had surgery on her right shoulder a dozen ...

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.

Unfortunately, rotator cuff repairs don't always go so well, especially among seniors, the age group most susceptible to these injuries.

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.

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.

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

Nonsurgical treatments can aid in healing rotator cuff injuries. Serious tears may require rotator cuff surgery. Depending on severity, the healing process can take several weeks or months.

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

A new device, modeled after a python’s teeth and grip, could double the strength of rotator cuff repairs and prevent retearing after surgery.