Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Rotator cuff repair surgery is used to fix torn shoulder tendons or muscles.Recovery takes around four to six months with physical therapy ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...