I propose adding another aging process to this list. Abnormalities of the rotator cuff. Before we get into the research that demonstrates why we should consider most rotator cuff abnormalities ...

Pain in the shoulder can linger long after a rotator cuff tear heals on paper. Even after surgery, strength may not return.

Your rotator cuff includes several muscles that support range of motion in your arm and shoulder while holding the socket in place. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that hold your upper arm ...

The rotator cuff is a set of muscles that helps the arm and shoulder move. Injuries to the rotator cuff are fairly common, but many effective treatments are available. These muscles work together to ...

Your infraspinatus is one of the four muscles that make up your rotator cuff. It plays a part in the movement and stability of your shoulder joint. You put your shoulder muscles to the test in many ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

For those over 40, it's a common injury with different treatment options to try. Shoulder symptoms led to an average of 9.6 million physician visits in 2015 and 2016 in the United States. The most ...

Rotator cuff tears can happen suddenly from injury or develop gradually with age, and not every tear requires surgery. Bob Burks, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about how to recognize when treatment is ...