Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD A rotator cuff tear is marked by damage to one (or more) of the four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. Warning signs of a torn rotator cuff ...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has issued an updated clinical practice guideline for the management of rotator cuff injuries, according to an Aug. 28 news release from the AAOS.  Here ...

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.

Several patients in their 50s and 60s have had their rotator cuff tear diagnosed on MRI. How accurate is MRI for this purpose? Could it be overinterpreted? —Jorge Guzman Ortiz, MD, Jayuya, P.R ...

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.

Percutaneous orthobiologic treatment may be an effective alternative to home exercise therapy for treatment of rotator cuff tears, according to results published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ...

If you have problems with shoulder pain when lifting things off of high shelves, it could be a torn rotator cuff. TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine can help you get out of pain and back on track.

Review CPT codes 23410-23412 to report open rotator cuff tear repairs (to include mini open rotator cuff tear repairs) with code selection determined by acute versus chronic conditions. Mini open ...