This article looks at the different surgical options for rotator cuff injuries, their benefits, potential complications, and what to expect during surgery.

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.

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 ...

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Medicare covers rotator cuff surgery in different ways depending on where you have the procedure. Out-of-pocket costs can vary. Read more.

Dear Dr. Roach: I had an MRI that showed three of my four rotator cuff tendons have complete tears. I can only lift my right arm midway. I cannot comb my hair, and I’m right-handed. I cannot ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Implant costs accounted for 44% of the variability in day-of-surgery cost for rotator cuff repair. Average ...

Irreparable rotator cuff tears can make conservative treatment options difficult or ineffective. A doctor may recommend superior capsular reconstruction surgery in cases of severe tears.

The rotator cuff protocol calls for X-rays, ultrasounds, and MRIs to find structural defects, inflammation, and tears. This all-encompassing strategy customizes a successful healing schedule.

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