There are four muscles that make up the “rotator cuff” of the shoulder. The four muscles work together to move the shoulder ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD A rotator cuff repair is a procedure in which torn tendons and/or muscles ...

Tissues of the rotator cuff can become diseased due to overuse or injury, and can lead to: This happens when one or more of the tendons in your rotator cuff tear ... in the area of your shoulder ...

Background Pathology of the soft tissues of the shoulder including the musculotendinous rotator cuff and subacromial bursa are extremely common and are a principal cause of pain and suffering ...

Another participant recounted that, having learned to use a computer mouse in their "good" hand, they have continued this even though, again after many months, their rotator cuff tear pain has ...

According to published results, patients with a history of preoperative opioid use had inferior outcomes for pain and ...

Researchers have found it difficult to calculate how many people suffer from rotator cuff tears as many tears are not reported ... a sport or activity or the result of a shoulder injury. A muscle tear ...