Two MRI findings -- joint capsule edema and thickness at the axillary recess, specifically -- proved useful in predicting stiff shoulder in patients with small to large full-thickness rotator cuff ...

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles critical for the strength, stability and function of the shoulder. Tears of the rotator cuff tendons are a common source of shoulder pain, weakness and other ...

Average time between preoperative MRI and rotator cuff repair was 107.3 days. Two sample t-tests were used to determine the temporal effect on tear size from the MRI date to the surgery date and ...

The rotator cuff read CUFF is a group of four muscles that surround and supports the shoulder stabilizing it in the socket and providing a small amount of initiating movement for the ball and ...

Shoulder pain is often related to rotator cuff injuries. The rotator cuff stabilizes the ball of the shoulder joint in the socket and is involved with daily shoulder movements. Repetitive lifting ...

Shoulder pain due to the rotator cuff is one of the most common complaints presenting to an orthopedic surgeon's office. Lucas Rylander, M.D., a physician with the Orthopedic Center of Illinois ...

Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant underwent an MRI on his injured shoulder Thursday morning, which revealed a tear of the rotator cuff, the team announced. Bryant injured his right shoulder in the ...

A wide range of potential pathological entities can give rise to shoulder pain; rotator cuff tear and impingement are among the main causes.

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has a torn rotator cuff on his right shoulder, according to team officials. Bryant, who injured his shoulder in the second half of Wednesday ...