Rotator cuff repair is usually an outpatient procedure that doesn't involve an overnight stay in the hospital. The surgery can be done as an open procedure or a minimally invasive arthroscopic one.

Most of the time, a rotator cuff problem can be treated at home. For severe cases, though, surgery may be the best treatment.

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.

Rotator cuff repair surgery works best on recent injuries rather than those caused by chronic conditions. See your doctor as soon as possible after an injury has occurred.

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

Every year 5 million people visit the doctor with torn rotator cuffs. Even after rehab there's a high risk of re-injury, but there's a new surgery that could change that.

The functional and clinical improvements for patients who undergo revision arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery do not last as long when compared to patients who have first-time surgery ...

Key takeaways: Implant costs accounted for 44% of the variability in day-of-surgery cost for rotator cuff repair. Average day-of-surgery cost was roughly $2,500.

Charlie Daniels underwent surgery this morning (Dec. 17). The legendary singer alerted fans of the scheduled procedure via Twitter Sunday, writing, "I'm having rotator cuff repair in the morning ...

A new medical patch helps promote healing of rotator-cuff injuries and is less invasive than traditional surgery.

NEW YORK (AP) Knicks center Joakim Noah has had right shoulder surgery to repair his rotator cuff, a procedure that could sideline him until training camp.