A rotator cuff repair is a procedure in which torn tendons and/or muscles surrounding the shoulder are surgically fixed.

Rotator cuff tears are the leading cause of shoulder disability in adults and result in $12 billion in medical bills annually. The University of Pittsburgh and ēlizur, a supplier of orthopedic ...

A successful recovery from rotator cuff surgery involves more than just the surgeon’s skills — it’s a two-way street. Effective post-operative care and rotator cuff repair rehab play a pivotal role in ...

Four muscles and their tendons make up the rotator cuff; they smooth arm motion and stabilize the shoulder joint. The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis aid the shoulder when ...

Objectives To investigate patients’ sports activities prior to and after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) and to better understand the relationship between patient, injury and sport-specific ...

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 lift a ...

A friend just underwent a rotator cuff repair and is recovering well. But I was wondering, what if you get to a point where ...

FOR OVER A YEAR AGO, PATRICIA GRINER SAYS THAT SHE JUST COULDN’T TAKE HER SHOULDER PAIN ANYMORE. MORE AND WAS REFERRED TO DR. GREGORY GASPARO AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER. INITIALLY WHEN I SAW HER, SHE ...

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The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons holding the shoulder joint in place. If an individual injures their rotator cuff, Medicare may cover the surgery costs if a doctor confirms it is ...