Rotator Cuff
The rotator cuff is vital for shoulder stability, comprising muscles and tendons. Injuries, such as tears or strains, necessitate diverse treatments, ranging from rest to surgical intervention.
Subscribe to the BlogShoulder Rotator Cuff Surgery Research Review: Does Surgery Work Better than No Surgery?
A doctor discusses recent research that shows that shoulder rotator cuff repair surgery may be no more effective than no shoulder surgery.
Shoulder Range of Motion is not Fully Restored by Rotator Cuff Surgery
A physician discusses new research showing that patients don't recover full strength, stability, or range of motion after a shoulder rotator cuff repair surgery performed for a shoulder rotator cuff tear. Fatty Atrophy of the Rotator Cuff can’t be Reversed by Successful Shoulder Surgery
A doctor discusses fatty muscle atrophy in rotator cuff tears and reviews the research showing that this type of muscle weakness predicts a poor recovery from rotator cuff repair surgery. The possible role of stem cell injections in helping this condition is also discussed. Can Rotator Cuff Tear Repair Wait?
A doctor discusses how research on how long shoulder rotator cuff patients can wait before surgery and how this may impact their eventual outcome.
