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 some of the more common types of a shoulder surgery a person may undergo? Read on to learn more about the different types of shoulder surgery, including what they repair.

In the annals of shoulder surgery, NFL quarterback Drew Brees is an anomaly. In 2005, Brees was tackled and the rotator cuff tendon in his throwing shoulder was severely torn, a potentially career ...

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

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

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.

If you injure your rotator cuff, which is a group of tendons and muscles that hold your shoulder joint in place, Medicare may cover the cost of surgery if a doctor deems it medically necessary. Here ...

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 ...

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 ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is scheduled to have surgery for his torn rotator cuff on Wednesday, officials said Monday.

New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker underwent hip surgery on Tuesday, pushing back his previously scheduled rotator-cuff surgery and jeopardizing his availability for the start of the 2017 season.

Joey Votto’s season is over, as the longtime Reds first baseman told reporters (including Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer) that he will undergo surgery on Friday to fix a torn ...