Patients with rotator cuff tears saw significant functional improvements and relief from pain through arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR), according to research presented today at the American ...

Shoulder motion after rotator cuff surgery remains significantly different when compared to the patient's opposite shoulder, according to new study. In a study that updated prior findings, researchers ...

Performing arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs using bioabsorbable tacks significantly improves shoulder function and range of movement, a prospective study shows. Bioabsorbable tacks have been used for ...

Shoulder motion after rotator cuff surgery remains significantly different when compared to the patient's opposite shoulder, according to Henry Ford Hospital researchers. In the study, researchers ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson, DC Key Takeaways The shoulder joint is made up of four joints that work together for movement and stability.The rotator cuff, which includes four muscles, ...

A recent study conducted by French investigators indicates that arthroscopic rotator cuff repair can lead to tendon healing and significant functional improvements in patients aged 65 year or older ...

The shoulder represents one of the most elaborate areas of the human body consisting of a ball and socket joint, which offers an extreme range of motion, but it is also commonly prone to dysfunction.

Q: 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 glass or coffee ...

SAN DIEGO — A recent study suggests patients who have low "grit" may have worse functional outcome following rotator cuff surgery. Researchers from the University of North Carolina presented data on ...

For patients with rotator cuff tears, improving shoulder function is the most important reason for moving forward with surgical repair, according to research presented today at the American ...