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.

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 ...

High-quality investigations into treatment of rotator cuff problems generally show time, activity modification and therapeutic exercise are effective long-term vs. surgery.

A rotator cuff injury doesn't have to sideline your upper body workout. Discover these shoulder-friendly chest exercises.

The first surgeries using BioEnthesis began in February at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. The implant could improve outcomes not only for professional athletes but also for people over the ...

Subacromial balloon spacer Another new treatment modality for massive rotator cuff tears is the subacromial balloon spacer (InSpace, Stryker), which was approved by the FDA in August 2021.

The symptoms of failed shoulder surgery may vary depending on the type of procedure and individual. Types of surgery include procedures on the rotator cuff, labrum, or biceps tendon.

Shoulder bursal tissue is often removed during rotator cuff repair, but that might not be such a good idea, researchers said. Studies with human bursa samples and in rats with tendon injuries ...

Lower levels of sex hormones might be tied to tears of the shoulder's rotator cuff in men and women, a new study suggests. Among women with low levels of estrogen, researchers found the odds of a ...

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